title: Consent to medical treatment: the mature minor.
abstract: Can children and young people consent to their own medical treatment? Consent issues involving children and young people are complex. This article examines the legal obligations of general practitioners when obtaining consent to medical treatment from patients who are less than 18 years of age.
authors: Medico-Legal and Advisory Services, MDA National, Australia. sbird@mdanational.com.au.
authors: Sara
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authors: Bird