The right to consent to or refuse medical care

The right to consent to or refuse medical care

This is the right to say yes or no to care, treatments, and examinations. No one can be subjected to treatment without their consent. Professionals have an obligation to provide clear and complete information so that the user can make decisions with full knowledge of the facts. When the user is incapable or incompetent, consent may be obtained from another person on their behalf, in accordance with the provisions of the law.

LSSSS, articles 8, 9 et 12