Yossarian
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A person should be allowed to refuse (or accept, for that matter) medical treatment at whatever age they can reasonably be said to be fully aware of all the possible consequences of their decision.
Obviously this means that there are many people under the age of 18 (and sometimes as young as 12) who fall into this category, and also many over that age who do not, such as the severely mentally disabled.
Obviously this means that there are many people under the age of 18 (and sometimes as young as 12) who fall into this category, and also many over that age who do not, such as the severely mentally disabled.