Please select one of the following:

A lasting power of attorney enables a trusted third party to make specific decisions related to specific health conditions and scenarios of the appointing party, but cannot refuse investigation or treatment deemed to be in the best interest of the patient
A minor who is Gillick Fraser Competent cannot refuse investigation or treatment deemed to be in the best interest of that minor
Though valid consent is a legal requirement a signed consent form is not
Parents can refuse consent for investigation or treatment for a minor deemed to be in the best interest of that minor
In life threatening circumstances where immediate consent is not feasible a responsible clinician can make the decision to act in the best interest of the patient without consent provided a valid advanced directive is not present