New York Consent (14 or older) is a legal requirement for consent of medical treatments and procedures for minors aged 14 years or older in the state of New York. In order to give consent, the minor must demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the nature and consequences of the proposed treatment, and be able to make a considered decision. In some cases, a parent or legal guardian may give written consent on behalf of the minor. Different types of New York Consent (14 or older) include: medical consent, mental health consent, surgical consent, and consent for experimental procedures.