Smith and his adolescent patient Jacob. First is the question of confidentiality. Can we apply the same confidentiality principals to the children under the age of 16 as we apply to the adults? What are the reasons for confidentiality in medical practices and how we can translate it into the rights of children. Second question is the informed consent and what is the appropriate age for children is to consider informed consent. How early in young adult's lives we can give them the autonomy from parents to make decisions for
Smith and his adolescent patient Jacob. First is the question of confidentiality. Can we apply the same confidentiality principals to the children under the age of 16 as we apply to the adults? What are the reasons for confidentiality in medical practices and how we can translate it into the rights of children. Second question is the informed consent and what is the appropriate age for children is to consider informed consent. How early in young adult's lives we can give them the autonomy from parents to make decisions for