A consent form may not be binding for medical treatment

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Married couples are divided over the need for spousal consent for medical treatment.

WHEN his wife was diagnosed with third stage breast cancer eight years ago, Edward Low did not sign any consent form for her mastectomy but says he was “completely involved” in the decision.