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Do not assume every parent, caregiver, or financially responsible adult can authorize every treatment decision.
Do not assume every parent, caregiver, or financially responsible adult can authorize every treatment decision. California informed consent turns on material risks, alternatives, and the risks of no treatment, not just a signed form. When capacity is impaired, the legal authority of the surrogate matters as much as the urgency of the care.
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