Treatment without consent.
Performing invasive treatment on an adult without informed consent, except in specific circumstances, constitutes abuse. When providing similar therapy to a child the legal guidelines are less clear, and at times even contradictory. Informed consent may not be required.
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D000328:Adult; D000740:Anemia / Q000628:therapy*; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D010344:Patient Advocacy