Most states permit a child under age 18 to consent to certain types of care without parental or guardian notification or consent. The types of care that most often do not require the consent or notification of the parents or guardian include:
a. minor surgery c. contraception
b. liposuction d. psychiatric care
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A Incorrect. Generally, a child under age 18 will not be able to provide consent for minor surgery.
B Incorrect. Liposuction is an elective procedure, and cannot be performed based upon a minor's consent.
C Correct. In many states a child under the age of 18 can consent to care involving pregnancy, contraception, or treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, without consent from or notification of a parent or guardian.
D Incorrect. A child under 18 cannot provide consent for psychiatric care.
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