Pediatr. praxi. 2017;18(2):122-124

When a parent can/cannot refuse treatment for their child

JUDr. Jana Konečná
AK PRUDIL a spol., s. r. o., Brno

The notion of a child or minor in everyday life induces a state of a person who is not sufficiently physically and mentally mature,

and enjoys the protection of persons who have sufficient physical and intellectual development. Under the law, it is considered

that any minor who has not acquired full legal capacity is eligible to legal acts in nature adequate mental and moral maturity

minors his age. The question is whether children are able to, and may in certain situations to decide at its own discretion and

whether they are able to distinguish and assess the content and the seriousness of his decision?

Keywords: minor, physical and intellectual development, legal capacity, decisions, health service

Published: May 1, 2017  Show citation

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