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A 10-year-old child must undergo a surgical procedure. What is the child's involvement in the consent process?

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Answer:

The child must be informed of the procedure and concur with his parent, who is giving written consent.

Step-by-step explanation:

A child at that age can only assent, he cannot give consent. However, the child should be notified of the procedure and assent/concur with his parents who then gives consent for the operation to go on. An individual that is 18 years of age can give consent.

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