Jason Jacoby - The Oculus -Transition for children

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1. Transition for Children - I've heard over and over for the advocates for procedures, that denying the same is denying necessary medical treatment. 

• A child cannot agree to treatment without parental consent nor can a child sign and enter into a contract. All medical treatment is performed per contract...
• Regardless of whether an adult or child is to accept a procedure, informed consent is required. That is, a patient is to be advised of negative outcomes and risks. 
• This admonishment is to be given in a level the patient can understand, and in easily understood terms. 

Failure to do so is malpractice.

• Schools in their role of temporary in loco parentis ( in place of the parents) do not have the authority to give permission to non life threatening procedure. 
• As such, any permission given without consent should waive any immunity from suit for the teacher and district.
• Any non authorized permissions should result in the forfeiture of all licenses held, including the district...