The committee will carry out all consultations and may arrange for any examinations it deems necessary to clarify its opinion.
It interviews the person concerned and ensures that information appropriate to the person’s level of understanding has been provided. It checks that there is no absolute medical contraindication to contraception methods or that it is proven impossible to use them effectively. To this end, he will ensure that alternatives to sterilisation for contraceptive purposes have been sought and will assess the risks of serious physical or psychological side-effects of the procedure.