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MINOR CAPABLE DISCERNMENT [1 record]

Record 1 2004-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private Law
  • Health Law
CONT

Under the Quebec Civil Code, for example, a minor "capable of discernment" may donate tissue, if the risk assumed is not disproportionate to expected benefits, those having parental authority consent and a court authorizes the procedure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit privé
  • Droit de la santé
OBS

Expression qui établit un âge à partir duquel un mineur peut être considéré comme étant doué de discernement, donc capable de donner un consentement valide à un contrat. Le droit civil québécois a établi l'âge du consentement médical à 14 ans.

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