Expression of Interest –
Informed Consent Specialty Subcommittee – Maxillofacial consent forms
Queensland Health’s Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Serviceis recruiting for a consumer representative for the Informed Consent Specialty Subcommittee – Maxillofacial consent forms.
The aim of the subcommitteeis to review current informed consent forms and to make sure the contents of up to 16 consent forms including patient information sheet is up to date, consumer friendly, and meeting best practice standards.
Please see Terms of Reference for more information.
It is recommended that the applicant have experience with maxillofacial surgery, either personally, or as a carer of someone who has received maxillofacial surgery. It is also preferred that they are a part of a relevant support group or network.
Purpose
The purpose of the Informed Consent (IC) Specialty Subcommittee (subcommittee) is to review and update (as required) existing informed consent and patient information leaflets, and develop new ones where the need has been identified. This subcommittee provides expert input and is responsible for statewide consultation with clinicians.
Functions
The main functions of the Statewide IC Specialty Subcommittee are to:
a)co-ordinate the statewide review of specialty based informed consent documents and patient information leaflets
b)develop customised consent documents and patient information leaflets that are fit for purpose
c)provide specialist advice to the Statewide IC Steering Committee regarding the development of new IC documents and advice on other matters that may affect other statewide informed consent materials.
This position is remunerated in line with Health Consumers Queensland’s recommended rates.
Meetings are bimonthly, and may be conducted face to face in Brisbane, or via teleconference.The subcommittee may not meet, but members will review material independently and provide feedback via email or phone.
Please complete this Expression of Interest and return to by 9 am Tuesday 12 September 2017
For more information on this position, please contact Naitik Mehta, Queensland Health Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Service on 07 3328 9910.
If you need support to complete this form, please call Health Consumers Queensland on 07 3012 9090.
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