A 17-year-old female lives with her parents and meets the requirements to give informed consent to have a small basal cell carcinoma removed. Which of the following would this teenager be considered?

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A mature minor is someone who is underage but deemed capable of making informed medical decisions. In this case, the 17-year-old female meets the requirements for informed consent and can therefore be considered a mature minor.

A 17-Year-Old Female Lives with Her Parents and Meets the Requirements