Section 1: The First Aider in Action

Confidentiality and Consent

• Gain consent from your casualty to administer first aid treatment
• If casualty can’t give consent (if unconscious), have a witness nearby if possible
• If casualty refuses treatment, DO NOT commence first aid.  Instead make a record with (where possible) a witness to confirm the casualties refusal
• If working with children, you should have parental consent to administer first aid treatment

Remember importance of confidentiality – Only pass on information to next of kin or paramedics