11.3 Legal Consent

Front 1

(Dunn)
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Competence?
A. The Doctor assesses the "Decision making capacity" of the patient.
B. Determination of mental capacity is a Legal process
C. The Non-competent age is usually considered to be < 14 yrs
D. MMSE should be greater than 23

Back 1

D. MMSE > 20

Front 2

(Dunn)
In regards to Competence, which of the

following is correct?
A. The variable Age of consent is 15-18
B. The patient must have a MMSE of > 22
C. The patient should be able to paraphrase any information given to them.
D. The rules for age of consent are fixed.

Back 2

C.

A = The variable age of consent = 14-17
B = MMSE > 20
D = "No absolute rules"

Front 3

(Dunn)
In regards to Minors, and consent, which of the following is incorrect?
A. The Power of consent for minors lies with the Parents / Legal Guardians
B. The treatment of life-saving conditions can be performed despite parental objection.
C. Age < 14 is considered (usually) as unable to give Legal consent
D. Medical information cannot be supplied to others (Parents) without the patient's consent if the Child is considered capable of making an

informed decision and above the age of 16.

Back 3

D. Age > 14 - but variable-dependent on

emotional age / independent living.