At that point, Seven lacked the mental capacity to make a decision about what her wishes with regards to medical care. Seven had been assimilated as a child and all decisions were made by the Borg queen. Therefore as the highest ranking officer onboard the ship, Janeway has to act as her temporary guardian until seven's mental capacity returns. The implants can't stay and need to be removed to help Seven, but she doesn't have the ability to give valid consent, a decision made by a proxy is required.
At that point, Seven lacked the mental capacity to make a decision about what her wishes with regards to medical care.
Seven had been assimilated as a child and all decisions were made by the Borg queen. Therefore as the highest ranking officer onboard the ship, Janeway has to act as her temporary guardian until seven's mental capacity returns. The implants can't stay and need to be removed to help Seven, but she doesn't have the ability to give valid consent, a decision made by a proxy is required.
It is so easy to forget about Kes, but she was amazing in the episodes that she appeared in.
Lost a crew mate. Then grain one