Which of the following is or are required for consent to be considered morally and legally meaningful?

A) the individual must be competent to understand her condition and capable of exercising judgment about her care
B) relevant and understandable information about condition and care must be provided
C) the individual must be free to decide without coercion
D) all of these choices

Legally Meaningful

Pertains to actions or documents that have significant implications or are recognized under law.

Morally Meaningful

Actions or decisions that have significant ethical implications or weight, often judged in terms of their rightness or wrongness.

Consent

The explicit agreement to participate in an activity or to allow something to happen, often requiring awareness and understanding of what is being agreed upon.