A recent The Guardian article reported that the NHS is spending up to £19,000 per patient treating complications that resulted from surgical and non-surgical procedures carried out abroad.

The landmark UK legal case that addressed the importance of dialogue between patients and doctors was Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11. This case fundamentally changed the standard for informed consent in the UK.

In aesthetic medicine, obtaining valid consent is about more than just obtaining a signature from the patient. It’s a process that ensures the patient is fully informed and understands what they’re agreeing to.