Adolescent consent in reproductive and sexual health decision-making: should there be an arbitrary age of consent or should it be based on the 'evolving capacities of the child'?

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2008 Feb;21(1):47-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.08.002.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Therapeutic
  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Child Advocacy
  • Decision Making*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Informed Consent / psychology
  • Pregnancy
  • Reproductive Health Services / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Reproductive Rights
  • United States
  • Women's Health / legislation & jurisprudence*