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Minors and informed consent: a comparative approach.

Loes Stultiëns1, Tom Goffin, Pascal Borry

  • 1Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, Catholic University Leuven.

European Journal of Health Law
|June 15, 2007
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Minors

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Law
  • Bioethics
  • Pediatric Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • The European Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine (EHRM) mandates special protection for individuals unable to provide informed consent, such as minors.
  • Article 6 of the EHRM allows domestic law to determine the conditions under which minors can make autonomous health decisions.
  • Legal frameworks governing minor consent in healthcare vary significantly across European Union member states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comparative overview of legal regulations concerning the healthcare rights of minors in EU member states that have ratified the EHRM.
  • To analyze the varying legal approaches to minor autonomy in healthcare decision-making across different European countries.
  • To identify commonalities and differences in how national laws address the capacity of minors to consent to medical interventions.

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Main Methods:

  • Comparative legal analysis of national legislation in selected EU member states.
  • Review of legal provisions related to informed consent and minor decision-making in healthcare.
  • Examination of the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine on domestic laws.

Main Results:

  • Significant variation exists in the legal frameworks governing the healthcare rights and decision-making capacity of minors across the studied EU member states.
  • National laws differ in the age thresholds and specific circumstances under which minors are deemed capable of autonomous healthcare choices.
  • The implementation of EHRM Article 6 provisions results in diverse approaches to minor consent, reflecting different legal traditions and societal values.

Conclusions:

  • The legal landscape for minor consent in healthcare within the EU is fragmented, necessitating further harmonization or clear guidelines.
  • Understanding these national variations is crucial for healthcare providers, policymakers, and legal professionals working with minor patients.
  • Future research should explore the practical implications of these diverse legal frameworks on pediatric patient care and ethical considerations.