A 12-year-old child is being admitted to the unit for a surgical procedure. The child is accompanied by two parents and a younger sibling. The level of involvement in treatment decision making for this child is:

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The child is not of legal age to be considered a mature minor or an emancipated minor. However, the child can provide assent, which means they are able to understand and agree to the treatment being given. The parents would have the ultimate decision-making authority, but the child's opinion should be taken into consideration.

A 12-Year-Old Child Is Being Admitted to the Unit for a Surgical