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What is meant by ‘Gillick competent’?

  • Children under the age of 12 who are believed to have enough intelligence, competence and understanding to fully appreciate what’s
    involved in their treatment.

  • Children under the age of 16 who are believed to have enough intelligence, competence and understanding to fully appreciate what’s involved in their treatment

  • Children under the age of 18 who are believed not to have enough intelligence, competence and understanding to fully appreciate what’s
    involved in their treatment.

  • Children under the lawful age of consent who are believed not to have enough intelligence, competence and understanding to fully appreciate what’s involved in their treatment