After reading the case, assume you are a lawyer, your client, a medical doctor has been approached by the parents of a mentally retarded female child to medically sterilize the child. She comes to you for advice. What would you advise the doctor to d

Original Post: "After reading the case, assume you are a lawyer,  your client, a medical doctor has been approached  by the parents of  a mentally retarded female child to medically sterilize the child. She  comes to you for advice.  What would you advise the doctor to do?
 
Consider AND Discuss:
1. the inherent powers of the court
2. rights of the child
3. obligations and wishes of the parents
4. other issues discussed by the court

You, as a lawyer must be objective and NOT  insert your personal beliefs in the answer.  Use the IRAC analytical format to  respond to each separate issue you find (there are more issues than listed)"

You may do additional internet research,   the search terms "Pillow Angel"  and " Washington"  will be helpful.

REMEMBER:  IF YOU LEAVE OUT ANY  OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS, YOU WILL LOOSE AT LEAST 1/5 OF THE TOTAL POINTS FOR EACH MISSING SECTION

I-Issue

R-Rule

A-Analysis

C-Conclusion

W-What I learned