Can children and adolescents consent to their own medical treatment?
This article examines the legal obligations of general practitioners when obtaining consent to medical treatment from patients who are under the age of 18 years.
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Sara
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MDA National. sbird@mdanational.com.au
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005194:Family Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D033242:Minors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009517:New South Wales; D013021:South Australia
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral