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[Bioethics recommendations regarding informed consent in people with disabilities].

Blanca Angélica Arcos-Orozco¹, María de la Luz Casas-Martínez², Verónica Miriam López-Roldán³

¹Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 64, Servicio de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación. Tlalnepantla, Estado de México, México.

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|December 17, 2021

Summary

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ensures informed consent for medical decisions. Recommendations focus on support and accommodations to improve comprehension and uphold autonomy for persons with disabilities.

Keywords:

Disabled Persons Informed Consent Personal Autonomy

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Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Disability Rights Law
Healthcare Policy

Background:

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities emphasizes participation in healthcare decisions.
Informed consent is crucial for autonomy, competence, and legal capacity of persons with disabilities.
Existing healthcare practices may not adequately support informed consent for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline recommendations for protecting the validity of informed consent for persons with disabilities.
To align informed consent processes with the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
To promote an inclusive and integral approach to medical care decision-making.

Main Methods:

Literature review of ethical guidelines and legal frameworks.
Analysis of the requirements for valid informed consent.
Development of recommendations based on the Convention's principles.

Main Results:

Proposed recommendations focus on enhancing the reception, analysis, and comprehension of medical information.
Emphasis on providing personalized support and reasonable accommodations.
Recommendations aim to ensure environmental and personal factors support informed decision-making.

Conclusions:

Implementing tailored support and accommodations is essential for valid informed consent.
Adherence to the Convention ensures the rights and autonomy of persons with disabilities in medical settings.
Strengthening informed consent processes promotes a more equitable healthcare system.