This is the provision of complete, timely, and accessible information that a person must receive to express their will. Usually, this refers to the will to undergo a health-related treatment or procedure including mental, sexual, and reproductive health. It could also represent a tool that allows a person with disabilities to express their will autonomously in other aspects of their life.
It is important to consider the most appropriate format and the one the person prefers, whether written, verbal, or multimedia. In any case, it should be provided with the necessary time to understand it and allow the person to express their consent.
This should always be provided before the procedure or action, and not with a sense of immediacy, urgency, or coercion (REDESFERA, 2020).
Informed consent is crucial to allow some people with disabilities to ensure that their right to legal capacity is respected. In addition, it guarantees that they can make autonomous and free decisions, even if they require support to do so.