What do people do about consent to treatment for under 16 year olds these days?
A mature 14 (nearly 15) year old came with her mother for minor op.
Colleague explained op to both then got 14 year old to sign.
Mother "very offended" and spoke to me when she came next time. No
"complaint" at present, just expression of unhappiness and asked me
what other doctors would have done. What would other doctors have
done, and if appropriate why?
Any views?
Julian
Dr. J. Bradley, The Stonedean Practice,
Stony Stratford Health Centre, Milton Keynes MK11 1YA
Telephone 01908 261155, Fax 01908 265818
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