 Although the judgement in the House of Lords referred specifically to doctors, it is considered to apply to other health professionals, including nurses.It may also be interpreted as covering youth workers and health promotion workers who may be giving contraceptive advice and condoms to young people under 16, but this has not been tested in court.If a person under the age of 18 refuses to consent to treatment, it is possible in some cases for their parents or the courts to overrule their decision.