Citation

Pang AH, Laf KY, Bailey V. Int. J. Clin. Pract. 1997; 51(6): 412-413.

Affiliation

Hounslow Child Resource Centre, Hounslow, Middlesex.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9489078

Abstract

An adolescent with a history of attempted suicide who refused to involve his father in the treatment plan is presented. Issues surrounding consent to psychiatric treatment in childhood are discussed and the assessment process outlined. Contributions by primary healthcare professionals are emphasised.

Language: en