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QuestionChoice
In some instances, a court-appointed advocate may be involved to represent the minor's best interests in court proceedings. However, they cannot override the child's decision without court approval.
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c
A court-appointed advocate
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A person with parental responsibility, such as a parent or legal guardian, has the authority to make medical decisions on behalf of a minor child, even if the child is Gillick competent. Whilst a Gillick competent child can refuse medical treatment, if they refuse medical treatment, which may lead to their death or severe permanent harm, this decision can be overridden by a person with parental responsibility.
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a
A person with parental responsibility
QuestionChoice
A patient must be at least 18 to appoint a lasting power of attorney.
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e
Lasting power of attorney
QuestionChoice
A teacher does not typically have legal authority to make medical decisions on behalf of a student.
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d
The patient's teacher
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Friends do not generally have the legal authority to make medical decisions on behalf of minors or override their refusal.
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b
A close friend of the patient
Concept
Chapter
2693
6032
Justifications for withdrawing and withholding treatment
Topic
184
Ethics and Law
18009
A 15-year-old girl presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain. The A&E doctors suspect appendicitis and would like to admit her for surgery; however, the girl is refusing to have the surgery. She is deemed to be Gillick competent.

Out of the following options, who can consent on her behalf and override her refusal?
a