consent - smartyroy

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for emergency one parent can give the consent ,
both are required for elective procedures.


ref are from "doing it right "
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Informed Consent

What is an informed consent form?


Prior to surgery, your child's physician will give you a careful explanation of what procedure will be performed and the risks involved. You will be asked to sign an informed consent form which states in detail that you understand the risks and benefits of your child's surgery.

Who may sign the informed consent?


One or both parents usually sign for a minor child. However, if the child is living with a legal guardian, the physician will ask the legal guardian to sign. Legal guardians will be asked to show documentation to prove this legal relationship exists.

Adolescents and informed consent forms:


Parental (or legal guardian) consent is required for any diagnostic or surgical procedure on a person under the age of 18. Since adolescents are able to contribute to informed decisions about their health and the treatment they will receive, they should be included in discussions about surgery. Although not legally necessary, some adolescents like to sign the consent form for surgery, along with their parents or guardians.
However, "emancipated" adolescents - generally, those who are responsible for themselves and/or no longer lives with his/her parents - may consent to his/her own medical care. An emancipated adolescent is someone who meets any of the following criteria:

is married
attends college away from home
has a child of his/her own
is in the military service


http://healthcare.utah.edu/healthinfo/pe...eopnfo.htm

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rule of exclusion:
1,one is enough for her/his self
2,
3,mother enough
so 2,is right

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ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh.

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for elective surgical procedures both parents consent is necessary

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for elective procedures-both parents are needed for consent.I know this because my friend`s kid had to undergo some procedure ,so they both had to sign the forms.

May not be true in case of 'single parents'......


Thanks once again smartyroy for all your contributions!