Gillick competence en · NOUN
Etymology
Based on the decision in 1985 of the House of Lords in Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority.
Meanings
- (UK, uncountable) The capacity of a child to consent to medical treatment without parental permission or knowledge.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillick competency | alternative | lexicographic |