Paediatric illnesses - Consent Flashcards
1
Q
Aged 16 or over are entitles to consent to their own treatment.
A
2
Q
Children under 16 can consent to their own treatment if they are believed to have enough intelligence competence and understanding to fully appreciate whats involved in their treatment.
- this is known as Gillick competent
A
3
Q
Otherwise parents or guardians can consent for the children.
A
