Under what condition can a minor refuse treatment?

A minor can refuse treatment under the condition that they are married or emancipated. In many jurisdictions, including California, marriage or legal emancipation grants a minor the legal rights similar to those of an adult, which includes the right to make their own medical decisions.

This means that if a minor has achieved either of these statuses, they can independently consent to or refuse medical care without needing parental permission or authority. This right is based on the assumption that they possess the maturity and ability to make informed decisions regarding their health and treatment options.

The other options do not provide conditions under which a minor could refuse treatment. For instance, merely not being suicidal does not empower a minor to refuse treatment, as the evaluation of a minor's capacity for informed consent includes broader considerations than just their mental state. A valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order does not apply to the refusal of general treatment and typically only pertains to specific end-of-life care decisions. Lastly, minors under the age of 10 are generally not considered capable of making informed decisions regarding their healthcare, so they would not have the legal ability to refuse treatment on their own.