Ethical Dilemma

Problem:

• A.2.d. Inability to Give Consent
• "Mom" is out of state and does not consent to treatment for her daughter
• Must choose whether to see client, who is a minor without both parents cons
• Not legally an issue: FL State Statute: §61.13(2)(b)(2)

Ethical Dilemma

• To treat minors without consent of both parents with joint custody
• Refusing treatment without consent harms client
• Must consider the ethical principles-non=maleficence, beneficence, justice

Possible Actions

• See the minor with only one consent--liable to end up in court
• Do not treat client
• Have parent out of town fax consent*