The consent of a minor's parents is not necessary for a medical procedure when the minor is:

• A. Under guardianship
• B. Married or emancipated
• C. In the care of a social worker
• D. Living independently

Answer: (B)

Emancipation or marriage gives a minor the legal ability to make medical decisions on their own. When a minor is emancipated or married, they’re treated as an adult for purposes of consent, so parental consent isn’t needed for medical procedures.

Being under guardianship means a guardian makes decisions for the minor, not the minor themselves, so parental consent isn’t the controlling factor in that situation. If a child is in the care of a social worker, the state or guardian typically handles consent. Merely living independently doesn’t automatically grant legal capacity to consent like emancipation or marriage does, so parental consent may still be required.

So, the scenario where parental consent isn’t necessary is when the minor is married or emancipated. Always consider local laws, though, as rules can vary.