>6.1.c- receive training and have expertise in gender identity development, gender diversity in children and adolescents, have the ability to assess capacity to assent/consent, and possess general knowledge of gender diversity across the life span.
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>6.12.c- the adolescent demonstrates the emotional and cognitive maturity required to provide informed consent/assent for the treatment.
So if they are treating a minor, someone under the age of 16 even, why is their consent possible for a procedure like this, or hormone therapy, even though they can't legally consent to sex, drinking alcohol, smoking, or gambling? Why are they considered mature enough, or able to be assessed for consent, if they cannot, at that same age, consent to many other things with life altering consequences less severe in some cases, than these treatment procedures?
Genuine question, since I am confused what separates them.
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Two parts of this confuse me
>6.1.c- receive training and have expertise in gender identity development, gender diversity in children and adolescents, have the ability to assess capacity to assent/consent, and possess general knowledge of gender diversity across the life span.
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>6.12.c- the adolescent demonstrates the emotional and cognitive maturity required to provide informed consent/assent for the treatment.
So if they are treating a minor, someone under the age of 16 even, why is their consent possible for a procedure like this, or hormone therapy, even though they can't legally consent to sex, drinking alcohol, smoking, or gambling? Why are they considered mature enough, or able to be assessed for consent, if they cannot, at that same age, consent to many other things with life altering consequences less severe in some cases, than these treatment procedures?
Genuine question, since I am confused what separates them.