A CHOICE TO WHICH ADOLESCENTS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED: COSMETIC SURGERY AS SATIRE.

Authors :: O'connor, Dan
Source :: Journal of Health Care Law & Policy. 2012, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p157-172. 16p.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The article focuses on cosmetic surgery as satire and adolescent decision making. Topics include the ethical issues surrounding cosmetic surgery, a minors' capacity to make permanent medical decisions, and feminist scholarship. Information is provided on agency, consent, and unjust appearance standards.

Subjects :: *DECISION making
*MEDICAL ethics
*PLASTIC surgery laws
*AGENCY (Law)
*CONSENT (Law)
*IMPLIED consent (Law)

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