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Four of Foreman’s five situations for-child and family decision makinga
| Consent | Family rule |
|
|---|---|---|
| Child agrees | Child does not agree | |
| Child can consent | Agreement | Child’s wishes should be respected |
| Child cannot consent | Parents decide; child must be informed | Healthcare team may broker an understanding between the parties |
The fifth situation is an extreme one in which the parents do not have the child’s best interests in mind.
