Author Question: Which, if any, of the following is not required when contending that a minor child qualifies as a ... (Read 34 times)

fox · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which, if any, of the following is not required when contending that a minor child qualifies as a mature minor and, therefore, should be allowed to make a medical decision on his own behalf?

1. He should not have been held back in any grade in school.
2. He should be making his decision free of undue influence or pressure from someone else.
3. He should be able to indicate the risks and benefits of the choice he is making.
4. He should be able to give a reason for his choice.

Question 2

SCOFF is a tool used for:

1. Screening for autism.
2. Screening for Asperger's syndrome.
3. Screening for eating disorders.
4. Screening for obsessive-compulsive disorders.

bfulkerson77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. School performance is not a factor. He must be able to demonstrate that he is making an informed choice just as is required of adults.
2. Influences can pressure a person to make a medical decision and should be avoided if possible.
3. Verbalization of the risks is a developmental task for a minor.
4. Reasons for the choice are not required.

Answer to Question 2

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1. It is used for screening for eating disorders, not autism.
2. It is used for screening for eating disorders, not Asperger's syndrome.
3. It is used for eating disorders to identify needs for further interventions.
4. It is used for screening for eating disorders, not obsessive-compulsive disorders.