Abstract

Vulnerable individuals, lacking clear understanding, are difficult to inform about medical care and treatment. After a brief recall of the general principles of patient information and consent, we will discuss specific French law protection concerning patients under guardianship. The role in the global process of information and consent of either relatives or surrogate person, witnesses of the patient's views, will be described.

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