For consent to be valid it must be given by someone with authority to give it and it must be given voluntarily and _______________________.

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Informed consent requires that the individual giving consent is capable of understanding the information provided to them, and is therefore able to make an informed decision. This means that the consent must be given voluntarily and intelligently. Consent that is given through coercion, force, or without an understanding of what is being consented to is not considered to be valid. Intentionality may be important in certain contexts, but it is not a necessary component of valid consent.

For Consent to Be Valid It Must Be Given by Someone