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Obtaining informed consent from someone with an intellectual disability can be complex. A competent adult is able to consent to medical treatment if they understand the risks and benefits as explained by their doctor. For those with intellectual disabilities, their ability to consent depends on the complexity of the treatment and how well they understand the implications. If they lack capacity, a substitute decision maker such as a court-appointed guardian can provide consent according to relevant guardians

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