Question 03: Alice was accompanied to the GP by her mother. From what age can adolescents legally consent to their own medical care? |
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| 12 |
| 14 |
| 16 |
| 18 |
| Check answer |
ExplanationLegal consent is 16 years of age but at 14 years of age, Alice falls into the 'grey' age range for consent, in which she can legally consent to her own medical care provided she can prove she is mature enough to give that consent. Alice is still in the care of her parents and they will need to be involved in her ongoing care. They may well also be patients of the practice. |