NCJ Number
3483
Journal
Crime and Delinquency Dated: (APRIL 1968) Pages: 109-120
Date Published
1968
Length
12 pages
Annotation
EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVES OPEN TO THE COURT IN A MEDICAL EMERGENCY AND THE MEDICAL AND LEGAL BASES OF ITS DECISION.
Abstract
THE DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN THE PARENTS' RIGHT TO DECIDE ON PROPER MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND THE STATE'S OBLIGATION TO ITS YOUNG CITIZENS IS EXAMINED. STATEMENTS BY LEGAL AND MEDICAL AUTHORITIES ARE PROVIDED ON THE SUBJECT OF IMPOSED MEDICAL TREATMENT.