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A 16-year old boy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the right thigh. The surgeon recommended amputation. The boy refuses amputation. He is doing very well otherwise. He is aware that death is certain without surgery. (Important)
Next step in management: amputation should NOT be preformed.
Adolescent patients or adults who are competent in making decisions have an absolute right to determine what shall be done with their own bodies. However, most pediatric patients are not competent to make their own decisions. Please remember, children (15 years or older) are usually able to give a genuinely informed consent. Therefore physicians may respond to their request, except in a case of irreversible sterilization.
I found this question in one forum. Is it correct? can a child (minor)has a right to refuse the treatment? please correct me if I am wrong.
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| smalley
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no a child cannot refuse treatment. treatment options will be decided by his parents.consent of only one of them is needed.any1 else has anything to say?
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