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A court of competent jurisdiction may order medical treatment for any child if the court is satisfied that such treatment is required, and that parental consent is being unreasonably withheld. This is part of the inherent parents patriae (guardian of persons under a legal disability) jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, and is now codified under s 29 of the CFCSA. | A court of competent jurisdiction may order medical treatment for any child if the court is satisfied that such treatment is required, and that parental consent is being unreasonably withheld. This is part of the inherent parents patriae (guardian of persons under a legal disability) jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, and is now codified under s 29 of the CFCSA. | ||
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