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When a doctor, nurse or therapist asks you to agree to any form of examination, treatment or care you are free to say no, or to ask for more information before you make up your mind.
The UK Department of Health has drawn up guidance to tell you more about giving your consent, and what you have a right to expect. The Isle of Man Department of Health & Social Security follows the same guidance for consent as used in the UK. The information is available via these web links, and is available in several languages…
Consent: a guide for children and young people
Consent: a guide for relatives and carers
Consent: a guide for people with learning disabilities
