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...

Women seeking an abortion do not always have a choice regarding the method, which is often determined by the healthcare providers’ discretion. This deprives them of an informed choice...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...