Medicolegal Flashcards by Sandali Wijewardena

Q

What is the minimum age of providing consent for medical treatment ?

A

16

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What are the components of Gillick competence rule?

A

The minor is emancipated
The minor appears to have sufficient understanding and intelligence to enable him to understand fully the procedure, risks, benefits

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Whom does Gillick competence rule apply for?

A

The children between 13 and 16 yrs of age

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