Abstract
SUMMARY This commentary reflects on two articles on consent in those under 18 years of age, known in law as ‘minors’. I consider why the language and landscape of the law in relation to consent in this age group can be alienating to psychiatrists, interrogate the legal complexities regarding consent in children and adolescents, refer to key aspects of relevant case law and end with practical suggestions that might improve clinical practice with cases that have the potential for legal complexity.
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