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

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 Doctor / Dentist Counseling / Mental Health Services Drug Addiction Therapy Sexually Transmitted Disease Family Planning Services

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

Medical Neglect Determining Medical Neglect Substituted judgment Spiritual Treatment Exemption Walker v Sup. Ct.

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