When parents are divorced and have joint custody, who may give informed consent for treatment of the child?
1. Both parents must agree and give consent.
2. The custodial parent
3. Either parent
4. Designated medical social worker
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Rationale:
1. It is not necessary for both parents to agree and give consent.
2. The non-custodial parent also may give informed consent in most states.
3. Informed consent is a formal authorization by the child's parent or guardian allowing an invasive procedure. When parents are divorced, and have joint custody, either parent may give informed consent in most cases.
4. A designated medical social worker cannot give informed consent for a child unless that child has been taken into her department's custody.
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