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2. Mature minor doctrine - Wikipedia

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   Any minors capable of informed consent, but informed refusal of medical treatment can be overruled. [25] Kansas: 16 Minors aged 16 are permitted de jure to consent to medical treatment when no parent is available. Mature minors are permitted to consent to medical treatment, but maturity must be assessed on a case-by-case basis. [25] Louisiana: None

3. Surrogate decision-maker - Wikipedia

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   The family may terminate medical treatment for financial reasons. It is difficult for a family member to see another family member suffer from illness or in pain, which is often why family members refrain from life support or a feeding tube. 7. Removal of life-sustaining treatment is a step toward euthanasia.

4. Prior authorization - Wikipedia

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   Prior authorization is a check run by some insurance companies or third-party payers in the United States before they will agree to cover certain prescribed medications or medical procedures. [2] There are a number of reasons that insurance providers require prior authorization, including age, medical necessity, the availability of a generic ...

5. Informed refusal - Wikipedia

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   Informed refusal is where a person has refused a recommended medical treatment based upon an understanding of the facts and implications of not following the treatment. [1] [2] Informed refusal is linked to the informed consent process, as a patient has a right to consent, but also may choose to refuse.

6. Oklahoma bill would make medical care requiring prior ... - AOL

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   The bill defines prior authorization as “the process by which utilization review entities determine the medical necessity and medical appropriateness of otherwise covered health care services ...

7. Emancipation of minors - Wikipedia

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   [12] [13] [14] Depending on state laws, minors may be able to obtain medical treatment, marry, or exercise other rights (such as driving, voting, etc.) before reaching the age of majority, without parental consent. In special circumstances, minors can be freed from control by their guardians (i.e. emancipated) before they reach the age of majority.