Minor Confidentiality?
What are the laws in the US regarding minor confidentiality between health professionals, and parent guardians?
For Example, if a minor in the US confides in their doctor about a certain problem that requires a prescription - and possibly a diagnosis, do the parents have to become involved?
Is it possible for the situation to be kept confidential until and if a diagnosis is reached?
Answers:
it really depends on the laws where you live. Parental notification laws contain a variety of standards for disclosure of information by health care providers. In some cases, the provider has discretion whether to notify the parent of a minor's treatment.13 A few states allow disclosure of medical information to parents or guardians without the consent—and over the specific objection of—the minor patient.14 Other states provide guidance to health care providers for when a minor's medical information may be disclosed.15
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