A 17-year-old patient who is an emancipated minor comes to the clinic for a routine check-up. Prior to receiving medical treatment, which of the following types of consent is most appropriate in this situation?
Consent from a parent or guardian
Verbal consent without documentation
Written informed consent
Implied consent in emergency situations
In the case of an emancipated minor, written informed consent is typically the most appropriate. Emancipation confers adult status on the minor in terms of medical decision-making capacity. Therefore, the same requirements for consent apply as would for any adult patient. Implied consent is not sufficient for a routine check-up as it usually covers emergency situations where consent cannot be promptly obtained. Verbal consent alone may not provide the necessary documentation needed for non-emergency medical treatments. Consent from a guardian is not required since the minor is emancipated and has the legal right to provide their own consent.
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