Ethics & Law · single question
A 16-year-old emancipated girl arrives with her 21-year-old sister. Who can sign informed consent? EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: A. Sister
- A. CORRECT. A sibling has no legal authority to consent, so she is the exception.
- B. INCORRECT. An emancipated minor may consent for herself.
- C. INCORRECT. A married minor is generally treated as emancipated and may consent.
- D. INCORRECT. Parents may consent, but emancipation can shift that authority to the minor.