1.The parents of a 6-year-old child signed a consent to allow her to undergo “routine cardiac tests.” It is documented in the chart. One of the tests performed was a catheter arteriogram in which complications occurred. Questioning the parents revealed that they did not fully understand the risks involved. What are the legal implications to this consent?
2. A 15-year-old enters your office requesting treatment for burns he received on his hand while at his place of employment. Although his family receives medical treatment at your office, you are uncertain about seeing him without his parents’ knowledge. Could we ever treat him without parental consent? What would change if he was 17 and lived in a state with mature minor laws
3. After a client signed a consent form and you have witnessed it, she states, “I hope this is the right decision.” What would you reply? What would you do?