20Consent to removal of blood from persons under 16 years

#### 20 Consent to removal of blood from persons under 16 years 20 Consent to removal of blood from persons under 16 years > A parent or guardian of a child who is under the age of 16 years may consent in writing to the removal of blood from the child’s body for a purpose referred to in section 19 (a) or (b), but that consent is only effective if at the time the consent is given— > > > (a) the child is in agreement with the removal of the blood from the child’s body, and > > > (b) a medical practitioner advises the parent or guardian that any risk to the child’s health (including psychological and emotional health) caused by the removal of the blood is minimal. > > **s 20:** Am 1999 No 76, Sch 8 \[1\] \[2\]. Subst 2004 No 37, Sch 2 \[3\].