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

2. Decision-Making Authority
Constitutional Framework
Parham v J.R.
Common Law and Statutes
Mature Minor Doctrine
The Child’s Opinion
Statutory Exceptions

3. The California View Doctor / Dentist
Counseling / Mental Health Services
Drug Addiction Therapy
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Family Planning Services

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

5. Medical Neglect Determining Medical Neglect
Substituted judgment
Spiritual Treatment Exemption
Walker v Sup. Ct. – p. 334

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