Question 86 · LDEK · Consent and treatment without consent
In accordance with the Polish Code of Medical Ethics should the dentist take steps to obtain the consent for treatment from a minor?
- A. yes - but only in the situation in which they are giving services to a minor who, in the dentist’s opinion, is able to provide informed consent.
- B. no - the dentist does not have such a duty.
- C. no - the dentist is obliged to obtain consent from the parents or legal guardians as they are legally authorized to do so.
- D. yes - they are obliged to do so in the case of each minor.
- E. no - in the case of minors the decision is up to the dentist.
Hint
The Code links seeking a minor's consent to the child's ability to consciously express an opinion about the proposed care.
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