Informed consent applies when a person can be said to have given consent based on a clear appreciation and understanding of the facts, and the implications and consequences of an action. English law necessitates that before any medical professional can examine or treat a patient, they must obtain informed consent to do so.1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/mental-health/consent-to-treatment-mental-capacity-and-mental-health-legislation