Mallie Brocato

By Mallie Brocato Introduction The mature minor doctrine generally allows minors regarded sufficiently mature to consent to medical treatments without parental involvement. The doctrine plays a crucial role in balancing minor autonomy with the parental right to make medical decisions for their children. This article examines the legal foundations of the doctrine and its application across the country. By analyzing the variations in state approaches, it provides a comprehensive survey of the...

By Mallie Brocato Introduction Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world.[1] School-aged children are among the most affected, with about six in every thousand students across the country developing epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.[2] Like any other disorder, it is imperative that schools—who see these children for eight hours per day, five days per week, nine months of the year—are properly trained to care for affected students if there is an emergency....