MedCity News July 16, 2024
As the consent landscape continues to evolve, pediatricians are tasked with striking a careful balance – respecting the autonomy of their teenage patients while still operating within the guardrails of state regulations and parental authority.
For pediatricians, navigating the consent process with teenage patients is becoming increasingly complex and challenging. Anyone with an adolescent child knows that as they mature into their teen years, they demand greater privacy and autonomy when making their healthcare decisions. However, the rules and regulations surrounding consent for minors vary widely by state, creating a complicated landscape for medical professionals, patients, and their parents to navigate.
Properly handling consent and preserving confidentiality for teenage patients is exacerbated not only by family members but also by...
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