As the administrator of St. Reginald's Baptist Hospital, you've been informed that Jon and Melinda Jones have scheduled an appointment with Dr. Spench, their son's pediatrician, to discuss the sterilization of their 16-year-old son, who, according to his medical record, has an IQ of 77. Dr. Spench has asked you to attend the meeting, and she has the parent's permission for you to be in attendance (the HIPAA release is signed).

The son's psychologist believes the son will not be able to live independently at any point during his life, and a recent psychological test has predicted a moderate (4 on 0-10 Spelter Violence Assessment Scale [simulated] with 0 = no tendency for violence and 10 = extreme tendency for violence) tendency towards violence.

The parents and the psychologist are concerned about their son's growing interest in neighborhood females and propensity towards violence. The parents believe it is time to consider sterilization for their son. They hope sterilization might reduce their son's interest in females and the potential for violence.

While remembering your place in this scenario, help the pediatrician, the son, and his parents determine the best outcome for them and St. Reginald's Baptist Hospital. If you refer to any laws (hint!), ensure they are legitimate laws from the state where you reside ( State of Florida).