He needs to have his wisdom teeth pulled. According to common New York practice, an emancipated minor can make all of his or her own health care decisions, and does not need parental consent. If Ron were to have trouble obtaining services, he might seek the assistance of an organization that could grant him a letter of emancipation to further assure his health care provider of his emancipated status. However, New York law is somewhat unclear on this point. In some states, a mature minor does not need to obtain parental consent in order to receive health care.
Courts then decide whether a minor can consent to or refuse treatment on a case by case basis.
New York courts have never clearly defined the criteria for determining whether a minor is mature, or definitively established that a mature minor can obtain medical care without parental consent. The court concluded that the boy was not a mature minor and accordingly denied his request. Although the court did not allow the boy to refuse treatment, the case indicates that New York courts can and do consider maturity when determining a minor's right to make medical decisions. Maria is a 17 year old who is emotionally mature and fully capable of understanding her medical condition and the risks and benefits of various treatment options. She wishes to consult a physician about her severe allergies, but because of their religious beliefs her parents have refused to grant her permission.