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Generally speaking, adults can only be given health care with their consent. We explain consent, and the exceptions to this general rule, including what happens when someone is mentally incapable. | Generally speaking, adults can only be given health care with their consent. We explain consent, and the exceptions to this general rule, including what happens when someone is mentally incapable. | ||
Understand the legal framework | ==Understand the legal framework== | ||
Adults can only be given health care with their consent | ===Adults can only be given health care with their consent=== | ||
The general rule under the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-181/latest/rsbc-1996-c-181.html#sec5_smooth law in BC] is: a doctor (or another health care provider) can treat you only if you '''consent'''. | The general rule under the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-181/latest/rsbc-1996-c-181.html#sec5_smooth law in BC] is: a doctor (or another health care provider) can treat you only if you '''consent'''. | ||
