Digital consent in healthcare is the process of using digital tools to support, capture and evidence informed patient consent for treatment.

Rather than relying on paper forms, digital consent combines patient information, clinician workflows and audit records into a connected system. This allows patients to receive clear, accessible information about their procedure, risks and alternatives in advance, giving them time to understand and make informed decisions.

For clinicians and organisations, digital consent provides a structured, consistent way to capture consent and create a complete, auditable record of what was discussed, what the patient understood and how the decision was made.

However, simply replacing paper with digital forms is only the first step. True digital consent goes beyond collecting a signature, supporting patient understanding, improving consistency across pathways, and providing the evidence needed to meet clinical, regulatory and medico-legal standards.

Many digital consent solutions focus primarily on digitising forms or workflows. Radar Healthcare takes a broader approach by combining clinically validated patient information, structured consent processes, and full auditability within one platform. This creates a complete, joined-up system that supports the entire consent journey, from patient understanding through to a defensible, organisation-wide record.

A legally defensible consent record goes beyond a signed form. It should clearly demonstrate what information was shared, how risks and alternatives were explained, how the patient engaged with that information, and how the final decision was reached. A structured, time-stamped, and auditable digital record helps provide this level of evidence, supporting compliance with legal and regulatory expectations.

Yes — when supported by comprehensive clinical content and flexible workflows, digital consent can be applied across all specialties and procedures. The key is ensuring that clinicians have the right information and structure available for each scenario, so they don’t revert to paper or inconsistent approaches when dealing with less common procedures.

Digital consent is designed to support the consent process, not restrict it. Where patients do not have access to devices or digital tools, clinicians can share information in person using printed materials or PDFs generated from the system.

This ensures that no patient is excluded, while still maintaining a consistent, structured and clinically robust approach to consent. Digital tools enhance the process where possible, but inclusive access remains central.

Digital consent can be used flexibly across different care settings. Patient information can be shared in advance where possible, but where device access is limited, clinicians can use printed or PDF versions within consultations.

The key benefit is that the underlying content and structure remain consistent, ensuring patients receive the same high-quality information regardless of how it is delivered.

Yes. While digital consent provides a structured framework based on best practice, it is designed to support clinical conversations, not replace them.

Clinicians can tailor how information is delivered and discussed depending on the patient’s needs, ensuring flexibility while maintaining consistency, completeness and medico-legal robustness.

Yes. Radar Healthcare supports informed consent across a wide range of patient needs through accessible content and flexible delivery.

Clinicians can access and share Easy Read patient information as downloadable PDFs to support conversations with patients who may benefit from simplified formats, including those with lower literacy or learning disabilities.

Alongside this, the platform supports multiple languages, structured content and clear presentation to help ensure patients receive information in a way they can understand.

This approach supports inclusive, patient-centred consent while ensuring decisions remain informed, clinically appropriate and aligned with best practice guidance.

Yes. Radar Healthcare Digital Consent is designed to be fully accessible, supporting a wide range of user needs and clinical environments.

The platform includes features such as high-contrast display settings, scalable text and clear, structured interfaces to support users with visual impairments and accessibility requirements.

Combined with accessible patient information formats, this helps ensure both patients and clinicians can engage with the consent process effectively, supporting inclusive and equitable care.