Treatment consent for children

Question 1

If a child is under 16, what is used to judge competency?

Answer 1

Fraser guidelines

Question 2

If a child is 16-17, what is used to judge competency?

Answer 2

MCA

They are assumed competent and can consent to receive treatment.

Question 3

What about Fraser guidelines?

Answer 3

Used to decide whether to provide treatment to those <16 hrs old without parental knowledge or consent.