Gillick_Competence_Flashcards
1
Q
At what age can a young person be treated as an adult and presumed to have capacity to decide?
A
At 16 years or older
2
Q
Can children under the age of 16 have capacity to decide?
A
Yes, depending on their ability to understand what is involved
3
Q
What can be done if a competent child refuses treatment?
A
A person with parental responsibility or the court may authorise investigation or treatment which is in the child’s best interests
4
Q
What does the Family Law Reform Act (1969) state about consent and refusal of treatment?
A
Those over 16 can consent to treatment but cannot refuse treatment under 18 years old, unless there is one consenting parent, even if the other disagrees
