After describing the procedure and medical necessity, the nurse asks a 14-year-old child to assent to a skin graft. Which statement accurately describes the requirements for this type of assent?
A) The age of assent occurs at 12 years old.
B) It is not necessary to obtain assent from a minor for a procedure.
C) A minor can dissent to a procedure but his or her wishes are not binding.
D) In some cases, such as cases of significant morbidity or mortality, dissent may need to be overridden.
Ans: D
Assent means agreeing to something. In pediatric health care, the term assent refers to the child's participation in the decision-making process about health care (McCullough & Stein, 2009). In some cases, such as cases of significant morbidity or mortality, dissent may need to be overridden. The age of assent depends on the child's developmental level, maturity, and psychological state. The converse of assent, dissent (disagreeing with the treatment plan), when given by an adolescent 13 to 17 years of age, is considered binding in some states.
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