Gillick competence' refers to a young person under the age of 16 with the capacity and maturity to make any relevant decision, particularly regarding medical treatment.
Children who are 16 years old and over can be expected to have capacity to consent to treatment. Children who are younger than this may be mature enough to decide for themselves and not want their parents involved, which will require you to consider whether they are Gillick competent.
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