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Relationships and Sexuality in the Law: The Role of Consent
Although it is anachronistic, the marital duty is still enshrined in marriage law. This results in a genuine obligation to consent to sexual intercourse. In a context where the...
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Ages of Consent in Canadian Criminal Law
How does the concept of consent define the boundaries between what is permitted and what is prohibited in matters of sex? This question is examined here from a historical perspective,...
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Gynecological Consultations: We Need to Be More Proactive in Seeking Consent [Interview]
Consent is not always obtained by healthcare providers during gynecological consultations. A midwife emphasizes that to achieve truly free and informed consent, the system must be...
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Drug Users Subject to Mandatory Treatment: Building a Therapeutic Alliance with the Patient [Interview]
How does the issue of consent arise for users of psychoactive substances who are subject to a court-ordered "treatment mandate"? The challenge is to establish a therapeutic alliance with...
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To ensure that a person with a disability has given consent, it is necessary to understand the nature of their disability
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...
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How does philosophy approach the concept of consent? [Interview]
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...
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Health Care Access Clinics (PASS): Providing Care and Support for People in Vulnerable Situations
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Trial of an obesity prevention program: An improvement in body composition was observed in about one-third of the children [Interview]
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...
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Consent, Ethics, Care, and Health: Further Reading [Bibliography]
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...
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Access to healthcare for migrants: How can you give consent if you don’t understand?
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.