How does the course distinguish consent from assent? It gives 18 as the general consent age and emphasizes assent—considering a child's understanding and willingness—from about age 7.
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Why should a therapist respect the child's input even when a parent gives consent? Children perceive what is happening and can recognize family anxiety; their perspective and willingness matter.
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What should a PTA clarify before discussing sensitive information with a child? What the child has been told and what the care team and parents have established about the discussion.
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Why include siblings in family support? Illness affects siblings as well as the patient and parents.
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What qualities make a provider a possible role model for a child? Good communication, competence, safety/appearance, virtues such as honesty, and fun.
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What distinguishes early adolescence in the course? Growth spurts, reproductive maturation, changes in weight/proportions, and strong concern about self-image.
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What distinguishes late adolescence in the course? A clearer self-identity, value system, and life philosophy emerge.
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What three needs are emphasized for adolescents? Respect, autonomy, and relating.
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How should a PTA adapt treatment and language for an adolescent? Use age-appropriate activities and language, explain the purpose and goals, and maintain professional boundaries.
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What does the course mean by the Mature Minors Doctrine? A healthcare professional assesses whether a minor is mature enough to speak independently in healthcare decisions; the slide says this doctrine has not been adopted in Texas.
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How does emancipation differ from the Mature Minors Doctrine in the lecture? Emancipation is court-granted legal decision-making authority; the course gives an example of a 17-year-old in Texas.
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Why can confidentiality concerns reduce adolescent participation in care? Some may avoid care or withhold accurate information if they believe private information must be shared with parents.
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How should adolescent autonomy and family involvement be balanced? Give the adolescent a voice and appropriate decision-making involvement while including the family unit when it exists.
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How should a PTA respond when a teenager becomes oppositional? Stay calm, maintain clear limits, and avoid letting the teen's attitude determine your own response.
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How does asking an adolescent to explain “why” support self-awareness? It encourages reasoning through a choice instead of receiving only a yes/no command.
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Why emphasize positive events with adolescents? It helps them recognize progress and avoid focusing only on negatives.
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