title: [The adult age in the medical field].
abstract: Two erroneous concepts have been developed over the last two decades In the Spanish medical literature and clinical practice: a) "mature minor," supposed subject whose rights prevail over those of his/her parents and b) "legal age for health care-related decisions" (16 years), really non-existent in our legal regulations. Several thoughts are given concerning the legislations that have been offered with respect to the "legal-age for health care-related decisions".
authors.affiliation: Medicina Interna, Facultad de Medicina, Badajoz, España. mpmirand@grn.es
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pérez Miranda
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D013030:Spain