“The best interest of the adolescent”: Exploring doctors’ decision to proceed with treatment of sexual reproductive health without parental consent
- Author:
Sajaratulnisah Othman
;
riane Isabelo
;
Farah Nini Dusuki
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
adolescent;
sexual and reproductive;
consent;
do no harm;
best interest;
qualitative study
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2019;14(1):35-41
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Adolescents below the age of majority require parental consent for treatment or
else the treating doctor may be liable for trespass and assault. This creates a dilemma for frontline
doctors, as involving parents in the discussion could add yet another barrier to the existing
barriers for adolescents in terms of access to healthcare services.
- Full text:2.2018my0029.pdf
