Delaware Permanent Guardianship Affidavit of Consent of a Child's Parent

Written Informed Consent Document: Waiver of Signed Documentation of Informed Consent: Waiver or Alteration of SOME Informed Consent Elements: Waiver of ALL Informed Consent Document Elements: Oral Informed Consent Script: Written Parental/ Guardian Consent Document (or Parental/ Guardian Permission):

The law recognizes that children are developmentally not able to make decisions about some things, including when to engage in sexual behaviors.Engaging in sexual behaviors with someone under the age of consent is illegal and will be treated as criminal sexual conduct.

In the medical field, there are two types of consent: expressed and implied. Expressed consent is communicated either verbally or in written form. Simply put, the victim tells you it is okay to provide assistance.

There are 4 components of informed consent including decision capacity, documentation of consent, disclosure, and competency.

Verbal consent refers to the giving of spoken consent to perform a procedure. It is often better than implied consent because there is less misinterpretation and miscommunication.

Minors are often allowed to consent to treatment for such things as substance abuse, mental health care, and birth control. In several states, such as Vermont and California, this right is granted to minors as young as 12.

Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent.

Children under the age of 16 can consent to their own treatment if they're believed to have enough intelligence, competence and understanding to fully appreciate what's involved in their treatment. This is known as being Gillick competent. Otherwise, someone with parental responsibility can consent for them.