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Written question asked by Andrew Turner (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 November 2001. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Friday, 16 November 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, under what circumstances it is lawful for patients to be tested without their knowledge or consent; and if he will make a statement; what guidance and legislation applies to staff of accident and emergency departments on testing girls under age 10 years for pregnancy without their knowledge or agreement or that of their parents. - Inc ref to "Reference Guide to Consent for Examination or Treatment", (March 2001). (Holding answer 12 November 2001).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
374 c945-6W; 14127;14126
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Children Consent to medical treatment Law NHS Medical treatments Patients Patients' rights Pregnancy Accident and emergency departments
Link
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