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When the Courts Catch Up: The Reckoning Over Medical Decisions Made for Children
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January 31, 2026
A California jury awarded $2 million to Fox Varian, finding malpractice in a double mastectomy performed at 16. This ruling has catalyzed a national debate over minors' medical consent, scrutinizing the responsibilities of professionals and institutions.…