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. 2013 Feb;98(1):26-30.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2012-302095. Epub 2012 Dec 4.

Going legal

Tony Lopez  1 , Rachel Howells, Simon Lindsay
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Going legal

Tony Lopez et al. Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2013 Feb.

Abstract

A 16-year-old girl is admitted with a paracetamol overdose, but refuses treatment. This article explores the legal, ethical and practical aspects of this case, which led ultimately to an application to the court for a judicial order.

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