Judicial Limitations on Parental Autonomy in the Medical Treatment of Minors: Custody of a Minor, —Mass.—, 379 N.E.2d 1053 (1978), aff'd on rehearing, —Mass.—, 393 N.E.2d 836 (1979)

Authors

Elisabeth Townsend Davis, University of Nebraska College of Law

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. Historical Rights of Parents and Modern Infringement by the State … A. Necessity of Parental Consent … B. State Infringement on Parental Autonomy

III. Facts of Minor

IV. Analysis … A. The Minor Decisions … B. The Interests of the Parties … 1. The Child’s Interests … 2. The Parents’ Interests … 3. The State’s Interests … 4. Balancing the Interests … C. The Substantial Chance for Cure Test … D. The Alternative Medical Treatment Test

V. Conclusion

Recommended Citation

Elisabeth Townsend Davis, Judicial Limitations on Parental Autonomy in the Medical Treatment of Minors: Custody of a Minor, —Mass.—, 379 N.E.2d 1053 (1978), aff'd on rehearing, —Mass.—, 393 N.E.2d 836 (1979), 59 Neb. L. Rev. (1980)
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