Jacqueline was new to the Girl Scout Brownie troop. The leader, Mrs. Linnette, noticed that when Jacqueline sat down, she was very hesitant and did so gently. Being busy with twelve 8-year-old girls, the leader didn't think twice about it. The next week Jacqueline appeared with a broken finger that she injured when she "ran into a door." Mrs. Linnette filed the infor- mation in the back of her mind but again got busy helping the girls complete a project. When taking attendance at the next troop meeting, however, the leader noticed that Jacqueline was not at the meeting. One of the Brownie members mentioned that Jacqueline had broken her leg when she "fell down the stairs" at home.

1. Should Mrs. Linnette be concerned?

2. What are her options?

3. Discuss and decide what you would do if you were Mrs. Linnette.

A client comes in for a consultation with his surgeon regarding a complicated surgical procedure. After the consultation, the medical assistant asks the client to read and sign the lengthy informed consent. The client states, "Here, just give me that thing to sign. I am NOT going to read all of this."

4. What are the implications of this action?

A 15-year old boy enters your clinic requesting treatment for scalds received on his hand while emptying the dishwasher at his place of employment.Although his family receives medical treatment at the clinic, you are uncertain about seeing him without his parents' knowledge.

5.Can he consent to treatment?

6.What are the legal ramifications?