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by zvmaz 831 days ago
> In this specific case the authors state of mind is important to consider. Being far along in dementia his will and thoughts are not necessarily reliably indicative of their unimpaired will and thoughts

An argument can be made to the effect that he could not give his full consent given that he probably lost his capacities to make an informed decision.

A moral quandary nonetheless.