Can a 17 year old donate blood without the permission of the parents?
Full Question:
I am a minor (17 year old) and live with my parents in Iowa. My friend’s dad has organized a camp for voluntary donation of blood. I wish to go there and donate blood. Can I do so without informing my parents, as I know they will never agree to this?
02/06/2017 |
Category: Minors |
State: Iowa |
#31613
Answer:
Iowa Code § 599.6 states:
“1. A person who is seventeen years of age or older may consent to donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program without the permission of a parent or guardian. The consent is not subject to later disaffirmance because of minority.
2. A person who is sixteen years of age may donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program if the person obtains written permission from the person's parent or guardian.”
2. A person who is sixteen years of age may donate blood in a voluntary and noncompensatory blood program if the person obtains written permission from the person's parent or guardian.”
Therefore, as you are 17 years of age, you may donate blood without the consent of your parents.
