Section 2: Consent to Health Care

You must consent to the health care you receive.

2.2 What is consent to health care?
[Student Manual, page 8]

By law, you must consent (agree) to receive the health care. You cannot be forced to receive the health care. The consent can be written or verbal. You can also refuse to accept health care.

2.4 When can I consent to care?
[Student Manual, page 9]

You can consent to your care if you are capable.
You are capable if you understand:

• the nature of your illness;
• the nature and purpose of the treatment or care;
• the risks and benefits of the treatment; and
• the risks of not following the treatment.