Term
| Who can consent to treatment for a child |
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Definition
Mother
Father, if married
Anyone, if it is given by M/F |
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Term
| How do you determine the best interests of a child |
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Definition
Views of the parents must be taken into account, but are not decisive
Not just best medical interest - quality of life
- Ascertainable wishes and feelings of child
- Child’s physical and emotional needs
- Likely effect of any changes in family circumstances |
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Term
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Definition
You can breach confidentiality against a child’s wishes if:
(a) overriding public interest
(b) best interest of incompetent child
(c) disclosure required by law |
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Term
| Consent at different ages of a child's life` |
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Definition
<18 = cannot refuse lifesaving treatment
>16 = can give consent themselves
<16 = can consent if Gillick competent
Otherwise, parents can consent |
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Term
| When is consent not required |
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Definition
Emergencies
Parental abandonment
Abuse by the parent |
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