When can an adolescent give consent?

An overview is presented of when it is appropriate to provide health care to a minor without parental consent. In most states, 14 years of age is considered the "age of discretion."

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of nursing 1998-05, Vol.98 (5), p.18-19
1. Verfasser:	Muscari, M E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adolescent Health Services - legislation & jurisprudence Bioethics Children & youth Confidentiality - legislation & jurisprudence Female Freedom Health care Humans Informed Consent - legislation & jurisprudence Nursing Parents Pregnancy United States
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Zusammenfassung:	An overview is presented of when it is appropriate to provide health care to a minor without parental consent. In most states, 14 years of age is considered the "age of discretion."
ISSN:	0002-936X 1538-7488
DOI:	10.1097/00000446-199805000-00029