Asked by Social Science

people have the right to refuse treatments in the United States of America

I know this...

but in the United States of America does a kid have the right to refuse treatment even if the rightful guardian of the kid insists that the kid receives treatment

by kid I mean a 16 year old kid...

Thanks!
Answered by Social Science
This is medical treatment by the way...

Answered by Angela
No, he is under the age of 18, so therefore is not considered and adult and capable of making a decision like that for himself. His rightful guardian must decide...that is unless he is emancipated from his guardian(s) by a court of law. Which, by the way, is a very long and drawn out process...and usually denied.
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