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I don't quite agree with that analysis. If he is Gillick Competent he can consent, but he may not be able to refuse if it is in his best interests (not the interests of his carers) to be tested. As Tim says not the lab's problem, but its well worth fighting through the layers of protection that GPs surround themselves with for a chat when the results become available. I would be inclined to do a GC-MS confirmation on it before reporting it if it is positive. I would also be inclined to discuss with the GP the possible utility of doing a full screen on it for all misused substances, including nicotine and alcohol as this may well be in the child's interests. Robert Forrest > -----Original Message----- > From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Reynolds Tim > Sent: 17 March 2003 15:37 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Consent to under-age drug-screen > > > Since the GP acquiesced to the mother's demand, it is the GP on whom any > ethical burden fell; As a minor, the mother has the right to determine > whether the child should be tested, depending on his Gillick-competencey; > and it could be argued that since he is old enough to get the > cash to smoke > cannabis he is probably Gillick-competent and therefore should be able to > refuse... > > Fortunately not the lab's problem. > > TIM > > ****************************************************************** > ********** > ********* > Prof. Tim Reynolds, > Clinical Chemistry Department, > Queens Hospital, > Belvedere Rd., > Burton-on-Trent, > STAFFORDSHIRE, > DE13 0RB, > UK. > tel: 01283 511511 ext. 4035 > fax: 01283 593064 > email: [log in to unmask] > alternative email for the all too frequent occasions when the NHS email > connection doesn't work: > [log in to unmask] > > ****************************************************************** > ********** > ********** > IMPORTANT: This email is intended for the use of the individual > addressee(s)named above and may contain information that is confidential > privileged or unsuitable for overly sensitive persons with low > self-esteem, > no sense of humour or irrational religious beliefs. 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