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Minor's Right to refuse medical treatment

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bill4sandi

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State involved = Indiana
Can a 17-year old refuse non-emergent medical treatment? Can the parent/guardian force the treatment?
In this particular case, we're talking about orthoscopic knee surgery to resolve an existing condition. Without surgery there is no immediate health threat other than discomfort.
 



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