1. When competent patient under 16 refuses consent, doctors can - TopicsExpress



          

1. When competent patient under 16 refuses consent, doctors can consult their parents/ guardian and the court if necessary 2. Common law covers emergency situations: doctors CAN treat patients immediately in situations where it is assumed that consent would be given and if delay required to obtain consent would cause serious harm to the Patient 3. Determine what is appropriate in the best interests of a patient requires consultation with relatives and those concerned in the care of the patient Treatment may go ahead if it is in the best interest of the Pt but this needs to be carefully considered and best interests doesnt refer solely to the best medical interests
Posted on: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:19:19 +0000

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