Parental Rights in Child Medical Decision-Making ✅ Who Has the Authority to Make Medical Decisions? In Texas, parents typically have the primary right to make medical decisions for their minor children. If both parents share legal custody (joint managing conservatorship), they may have to make these decisions together unless the court grants one parent exclusive decision-making power. ✅ When One Parent Disagrees Conflicts may arise when parents disagree on medical treatment. In such cases: - Courts generally prioritize what is in the child’s best interest. - A parent may request a modification of custody if they believe the other parent is making harmful medical choices. - Medical professionals may seek court intervention if they believe a parent’s choice is endangering a child. ✅ Emergency Medical Situations Texas law allows healthcare providers to give emergency treatment without parental consent if delaying treatment could seriously harm the child’s health or well-being. Texas...
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