Third-party consent to medical procedures.
The issue of consent to medical procedures is a particularly complex one when the patient is incapable of giving valid consent (because of age, mental disability, or physical state). A medical practitioner who proceeds with treatment without valid consent may be liable to legal action or disciplinary proceedings. Third-party consent can be given by parents legally appointed guardians. Consent is not required if emergency treatment is necessary to preserve the life of the patient. It is extremely doubtful whether valid third-party consent can be given for procedures which are not essential for the preservation of life or health.
D001315:Australia; D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007872:Legal Guardians; D001523:Mental Disorders; D033242:Minors; D033282:Parental Consent; D010290:Parents