97. You can provide medical treatment to a child or young person with their consent if they have capacity to make the decision, or with the consent of a parent or the court. Detailed guidance on the different decision-making authority of people with parental responsibility, family members and informal carers is provided in the GMC’s 0-18 years: guidance for all doctors.
98. You can provide emergency treatment without consent to save the life of, or prevent serious deterioration in the health of, a child or young person.