Although 16 is an age where a person can give consent for examination and treatment in Ireland, in our practice we encourage patients of all ages to attend our clinics accompanied by a family member or a friend when they are seeking information on Rhinoplasty Surgery.
This allows members of your support group to be involved and educated about this surgery right from the beginning and be helpful in your peri-operative period.
Some useful links:
http://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/Age_of_Consent/212.htm
http://www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/booklets/consent
http://www.medicalprotection.org/ireland/booklets/consent/children-and-young-people
