Inquiry into the involuntary or coerced sterilisation of people with disabilities

When – if ever – might it be reasonable for a doctor to perform a procedure to effectively ‘sterilise’ a person? What if the patient has impaired intellectual capacity, who makes the decision then?

The Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs is conducting an inquiry into the involuntary or coerced sterilisation of people with disabilities in Australia.  

 

 

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/inquiry-into-the-involuntary-or-coerced-sterilisation-of-people/4419616