HC Deb 03 December 1998 vol 321 c257W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will ensure that doctors are obliged to detail in writing the potential adverse consequences and dangers arising from a cosmetic surgical procedure. [61816]

Mr. Hutton

In obtaining consent to any surgical procedure medical practitioners must ensure that patients receive sufficient information presented in a form that they can understand about the intended procedure, the alternatives and any substantial risks.