Children's consent to psychiatric treatment: all or nothing?
An adolescent with a history of attempted suicide who refused to involve his father in the treatment plan is presented. Issues surrounding consent to psychiatric treatment in childhood are discussed and the assessment process outlined. Contributions by primary healthcare professionals are emphasised.
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Hounslow Child Resource Centre, Hounslow, Middlesex.
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Bailey
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D000293:Adolescent; D019263:Dysthymic Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D016743:Mental Competency; D013406:Suicide, Attempted