International recommendation

Informed and prior consent to medical treatment for persons with disabilities

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Themes:
Health outcomes and experience in the healthcare system
Populations of concern:
ChildrenPersons with disabilitiesWomen
Relevant CRPD article:
Art. 17 – Protecting the integrity of the person
Source:
CRPD/C/NOR/CO/1, para. 30

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Committee recommends that the State party adopt effective measures to ensure respect for the right of persons with disabilities, particularly women and children, to provide informed and prior consent to medical treatment, including abortion and sterilization, regardless of the severity and type of impairment, and provide efficient support mechanisms for decision-making.