Question
The pediatric nurse knows that the children being treated are considered minors. Which statement accurately describes the regulations related to consent for medical treatment?
A guardian ad litem may be appointed by the parents to serve to protect the child's best interests. When divorce occurs, the parent with whom the child is living on a daily basis will be granted custody of the child. Children older than age 16 can provide their own consent for, or refusal of, medical procedures. Parents ultimately are the decision makers regarding medical treatment for their children younger than the age of 18.
A guardian ad litem may be appointed by the parents to serve to protect the child's best interests. When divorce occurs, the parent with whom the child is living on a daily basis will be granted custody of the child. Children older than age 16 can provide their own consent for, or refusal of, medical procedures. Parents ultimately are the decision makers regarding medical treatment for their children younger than the age of 18.
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The statement that most accurately describes the regulations related to consent for medical treatment for minors is:
**"Parents ultimately are the decision makers regarding medical treatment for their children younger than the age of 18."**
In general, parents or legal guardians are responsible for providing consent for medical treatment for minors, typically defined as individuals under the age of 18. While there are exceptions in certain situations (e.g., mature minors may be able to consent to certain types of medical treatment themselves), the overarching rule is that parents have the authority to make medical decisions for their children until they reach adulthood.
**"Parents ultimately are the decision makers regarding medical treatment for their children younger than the age of 18."**
In general, parents or legal guardians are responsible for providing consent for medical treatment for minors, typically defined as individuals under the age of 18. While there are exceptions in certain situations (e.g., mature minors may be able to consent to certain types of medical treatment themselves), the overarching rule is that parents have the authority to make medical decisions for their children until they reach adulthood.