CRITICAL EVALUATION OF CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR MINOR CHILDREN

Even though the English legal framework provides for the basis and foundation of addressing consent to the healthcare treatment of minors, there exist significant complexities, challenges, and ambiguities in reconciling parental responsibilities for the best interest of the child. This study aims to illustrate that although parental consent is a fundamental aspect of making healthcare decisions for children, there is a requirement for more explicit guidelines and improved practices to ensure that medical professionals can effectively fulfil their responsibilities while protecting the independence and well-being of underage patients.尽管英格兰法律框架为处理未成年人医疗治疗同意事宜奠定了基础，但在协调父母以保障子女最大利益为出发点所承担的责任方面，仍存在诸多复杂问题、挑战与模糊之处。本研究旨在阐明：尽管父母同意是儿童医疗决策的基础性环节，但仍需制定更为明确的指南并优化实践流程，以确保医疗专业人员能够切实履行自身职责，同时保护未成年患者的自主权益与身心健康。