Which of the following is NOT true regarding consent for treatment among minors?

a. Children cannot provide consent because consent implies that they freely agree to participate and fully appreciate the risks and benefits of participation in treatment.
b. Adolescents cannot usually provide consent because they are often not in treatment voluntarily; they may instead feel pressured by others, such as their parents.
c. For minors, parents may provide consent and that is sufficient to begin treatment.
d. Children and adolescents must minimally provide assent before treatment can begin.


d. Children and adolescents must minimally provide assent before treatment can begin.

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