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Medical Decision-Making
Coun 150 – Laws Relating to Children
Richard M. Cartier
Class 10
Decision-Making Authority
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Constitutional Framework
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Parham v J.R.
Common Law and Statutes
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Mature Minor Doctrine
The Child’s Opinion
Statutory Exceptions
The California View
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Doctor / Dentist
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Counseling / Mental Health Services
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Drug Addiction Therapy
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Sexually Transmitted Disease
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Family Planning Services
Excessive or Unusual Treatment
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Munchausen by Proxy
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Experimental Treatment
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Organ and Bone Marrow Donation
/Pediatric Prescription Drug Testing
Medical Neglect
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Determining Medical Neglect
Substituted judgment
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Spiritual Treatment Exemption
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Walker v Sup. Ct. – p. 334
Withholding Medical Care
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Parents favor withholding care
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Older children
Newborns
Parents oppose withholding care
/Payment for child’s medical care