How can consent be obtained from a woman who is unable to express it due to a disability? Insights from a midwife who oversees gynecological consultations. Taking the time needed to...

In a patriarchal society based on a historically constructed system of male domination over women, can women still be considered free enough to give consent? This is one of the questions...

The "Mission: Get Back on Track" (MRTC) program, which has been piloted for three years, provides early, multidisciplinary, and free care for children aged 3 to 8 who are overweight or...

To complement this special issue, which addresses the issue of consent, this bibliography offers a selection of resources organized into eight categories. These categories are as...

Healthcare providers do not always obtain informed consent from migrant patients, primarily due to language and cultural barriers. As a result, access to care is compromised for these populations.

The law of April 21, 2021, aimed at protecting minors from sexual crimes and offenses and from incest, removes the presumption of consent in many cases. It also allows for the criminal...

Informed consent can only be given if the question asked is accompanied by accurate information. A digital rectal exam for prostate cancer screening is a medical procedure that involves...

In the context of incarceration, the principle of court-ordered treatment raises particular questions regarding the process of obtaining a patient’s consent for psychotherapy....

The law recognizes that a patient cannot be treated without their consent and that they may refuse treatment. Psychiatry is an exception: treatment may be imposed on a patient by force...