You volunteer at a community clinic.A 17-year-old girl claims to have a diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection and presents with Chlamydia.The team leader at the clinic advises that
A) the age of legal consent is 18; therefore, no treatment can be delivered.
B) the teen is underage and should be referred to the family general practitioner.
C) care can be provided as long as consent is voluntary and information about treatment and options is provided.
D) treatment is provided as long as telephone consent is obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

Question

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All provinces and territories have a legal age for consent; in general,this age is 18.However,minors seeking treatment can provide their own consent.An explanation and the patient's understanding of the proposed treatment or procedure to be performed,the expected results,and the health condition it addresses must be discussed with the patient before it is performed.

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