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Legal Rights of Children

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What is the minimum age at which a child can consent to medical treatment in most states?

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18
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In most states, children under the age of 18 are not considered to be legally competent to consent to medical treatment. This means that a parent or guardian must usually consent to treatment on behalf of the child.

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