Electronic consent for treatment or a procedure

We use an electronic consent system (eConsent) which enables patients to see information about their treatment and provide their consent online.

The system uses a secure link sent by email and/or text message. Patients can also consent for procedures using a computer or tablet. If patients do not have a device at home, they can also give their consent online during an appointment or on the ward.

More about the system

  • Allows patients to have more time to review and understand information
  • Means fewer cancellations and delays to surgery/treatment
  • Saves time for clinicians and hospital administrators, allowing more time to care
  • Enables more personalised information and better documentation
  • Offers better patient engagement in shared decision making
  • Enables remote consultations and care pathways; a face-to-face appointment isn’t always needed before the day of treatment.

Keeping your information safe

All patient information is compliant with healthcare governance requirements. The system uses Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for all hosting and data processing, within a data centre in the UK.

How will I be contacted by Concentric?

You may receive information from your clinician via the Concentric system, either as an email from the email address notifications@concentric.health or as text message from a mobile contact named ‘Concentric'.

You can see the information any time before or after treatment.

What technology do I need to be able to give my consent online?

Concentric works on any modern web-enabled device and on different screen sizes (i.e., mobiles, tablets, laptops and desktop computers). Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple, Safari or Mozilla Firefox are fully supported by Concentric.

What do I do if I have a question about the planned treatment/procedure?

What do I do if I have a question about the planned treatment/procedure?

Although you may receive consent information online, you will still have had a conversation about the proposed treatment/procedure with the clinician responsible for your care. The information you receive from Concentric will include contact details for the hospital/department in case you have any follow-up questions.

Inpatient comment:

Everyone offered words of such reassurance and kindness. I felt so cared for and the communication with me at all times was fantastic.