Which is NOT listed as a criterion for informed refusal capacity?

• A. Being at least 18 years old
• B. Being a court-emancipated minor
• C. Meeting other specific criteria
• D. Guardian presence is required

Answer: (D)

Capacity to give an informed refusal hinges on the person’s ability to understand the information, appreciate the consequences, reason about options, and communicate a decision. The criteria that typically determine this capacity include being at least 18 years old, being a court-emancipated minor, and other specific criteria that assess understanding and decision-making ability. Guardian presence is not a criterion used to establish capacity; guardians come into play when someone cannot make decisions for themselves. So the option stating that guardian presence is required does not fit as a criterion for informed refusal capacity.