Suspected Substance Withdrawal in Adolescents Clinical Pathway — Inpatient
Suspected Substance Withdrawal in Adolescents Clinical Pathway — Inpatient
Consent
CHOP’s Consent for Care Policies allow minor patients to consent to drug and alcohol treatment:
- PA Policy: Minors may consent for medical care and counseling related to the diagnosis or treatment of a controlled or harmful substance
- NJ Policy: Minors may consent for medical care and counseling for treatment of SUD disorder or AUD if the Minor is adversely affected by, or believes that he or she is adversely affected by, such disorder
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DE: 73 Del. Laws, c. 358, § 2210
Minors ≥ 14 yrs or their parent, legal custodian, relative caregiver or legal guardian may consent to voluntary treatment
Involuntary commitment varies by state, most statutes require similar criteria:
- A threat. The patient poses a danger to themselves or others.
- A disability. Addiction has rendered the patient disabled.
- Incapacitation. The patient lacks the ability to make decisions.
- Neglect. The patient is unable to fulfill basic needs or tend to personal affairs.
- Total loss of control.