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Medical Decision-Making

Medical Decision-Making. Coun 150 – Laws Relating to Children Richard M. Cartier Class 10 – Pages 334-365. Decision-Making Authority. Constitutional Framework Parham v J.R. Common Law and Statutes Mature Minor Doctrine The Child’s Opinion Statutory Exceptions. The California View.

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Medical Decision-Making

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  1. Medical Decision-Making Coun 150 – Laws Relating to Children Richard M. Cartier Class 10 – Pages 334-365

  2. Decision-Making Authority • Constitutional Framework • Parham v J.R. • Common Law and Statutes • Mature Minor Doctrine • The Child’s Opinion • Statutory Exceptions

  3. The California View • Doctor / Dentist • Counseling / Mental Health Services • Drug Addiction Therapy • Sexually Transmitted Disease • Family Planning Services

  4. Excessive or Unusual Treatment • Munchausen by Proxy • Experimental Treatment • Organ and Bone Marrow Donation /Pediatric Prescription Drug Testing

  5. Medical Neglect • Determining Medical Neglect Substituted judgment • Spiritual Treatment Exemption • Walker v Sup. Ct. – p. 355

  6. Withholding Medical Care • Parents favor withholding care • Older children • Newborns • Parents oppose withholding care /Payment for child’s medical care

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