Clinicians have a responsibility to assist people living with an intellectual disability to make their own decisions rather than making decisions for them. In the past decade, there has been a shift away from clinicians simply assessing a person’s capacity to consent to a particular treatment, examination or management strategy, to an approach of supporting informed decision-making. All people should be empowered to make informed decisions about their lives, including with regard to their reproductive and sexual health. Education and information are essential for all people to make healthy decisions, form positive relationships and reduce vulnerability.
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