Do doctor-patient privacy rights apply to minors?
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They certainly do.\n\nHowever, a legal guardian may be entitled to certain disclosures due to the need to know certain facts in the pursuance of his duties to the minor in question. \n\nIn cases where the right and necessity for such disclosures is not self evident, I guess it is up to a judge to check the law and decide whether it is warranted.
53929
Quick answer: Yes, if you are 18 or 19.  Long answer:  it all depends on the specific right.  Minors are not citizens.  Basic human rights apply, but citizenship rights do not.
712012
U should not be able to pull health info up on the internet. It is too easy to hack into and woulg violate hippa laws. U will have to wait for ur appointment. U can go to the hospital and talk to a patient liason or social worker and request a copy of ur medical record, but u should really wait for the dr.
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Your rights under state law depend on what state you're in, which you don't say. The federal law that applies is called HIPAA, which you can find here: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/privacy.html\n\nGenerally, you have a right to read and have a copy of your doctor's records, as long as you pay the cost of copying. If the doctor wrote a note to a doctor covering for him that was not made part of your medical record, you may find it was discarded after the visit and not part of your file.
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Like mikeysco said: Yes, yes, and yes. \n\nHere is an excerpt from a CA District Attorney's article that discusses Miranda and courts' rulings on it:\n\nMINORS: Minors have the same Miranda rights as adults and, therefore, need not be\ngiven any additional information. In the past, there was some confusion over whether\nofficers must notify a minor that he has a right to speak with a parent before questioning\nor that he may have a parent present during questioning. The answer to both is no.
766907
There are laws that govern your privacy. The law is called HIPPA. Unless you have signed a legal document giving your mother or some other person access to your health care information, your doctor would be breaking the law by discussing your health issues with your mom.
887220
Due to HIPAA (health insurance portability and assurance act) insurances can access health information.  I do believe in order to do this than they need a patient release form from you signed.  They're a business so they want to make sure they make money.  I would research the companies and their policies before signing on...
98236
Your answer is here. Children have rights and how this works is posted on this site.
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Interesting answers here.  Especially from the one who says they practice law, but can't spell exigent.\n\nIn California, I am free to question a minor without a parent present and without parental permission.  I'd be surprised if there were laws to the contrary in other states, but it's certainly possible.  \n\nJust because a kid is at school does not change anything from a legal standpoint.  My agency has an agreement with the local school district that we will attempt to contact a parent prior to an interview, but the interview will not be prevented just because a parent cannot be located or will not give permission.\n\nJust something to think about: suppose the law said police can't talk to kids without parents being present and/or giving permission.  What would the police do when the kid is being molested by the parent?  Think the parent would consent to an interview?\n\nOne more thing: if I want to interview a kid about their involvement in possible criminal activity, I likely have the right to detain that kid...and that might well mean removing them from the school and taking them "downtown."  Which would you prefer...a short chat at school to clear things up, or a ride downtown to the big house, rubber hoses, and bright lights?\n\nAgain - this might well depend on the state you're in, and I don't think you said.  If you're in California, take a deep breath and try to relax, disturbing though this might be.  I understand your concern about your child, but if your kid was only a witness anyway, it seems like your concern might be misplaced.
880022
Not if they are prescribed to them. It depends how old the kid is, but it should be up to the parent to question the prescribing physician as to why their child is on the drug, and what the risks are Vs. the benefits.
384508
Parental or guardian consent should be required for treatment in in all but emergency situations. This absolutely should include abortions. Most minors are not capable of making informed, mature decisions about medical care - I'm sure some are, but the vast majority are not. Minors are not 'entitled' to keep any medical situation from their parents.
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NOTHING WITHOUT YOUR SIGNED CONSENT. THIS IS A VERY STRICT LAW AND HOSPITALS, DOCTORS AND OTHER MEDICAL PERSONNEL CAN BE SEVERELY PUNISHED.
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This is a Q on patient's rights and I don't think that is similar all over the world. Even if the patient is under arrest he doesn't loose his rights as a human. \nIn Europe there is the Indipendent Principle for the Protection of Personal Data. The health status of a patient is considered as sensible personal data. You can enter their site and have a look.\nI think that we can't release any information, if they have not a special mandate for this reason.\nKaterina
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If you are under 18, and I'm guessing you are, your doctor may disclose anything you say to your parents. However I think most won't unless you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else. That would be a violation of patient/doctor trust. The doctor knows that if you do not trust him he will get little information or misinformation from you. On the other hand, what's the worst thing that could happen? Your parents love you no matter what is wrong. That is why they are concerned and want you to see a psychiatrist.\n\nI suggest you go and cooperate with him/her. Discuss your concerns about privacy with the doctor. Tell him/her that there are things you don't want your parents to know and see what the doctors answer is. Make your decision then. \n\nI hope that if you do need help you will get it. I am 46yo and bipolar and have lived with it at least since my early teens. I just recently (4 months ago)began treatment for it. I regret all the years I was depressed and angry at the world. Please don't put yourself in the position of living half your life in pain and anger as I did.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
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If we are speaking in the rehlm of ethics, you should be notified of any medications taken by the child... Legally, if this juvenile center is treating your child for any sort of mental illness, they do not have to notify you if he/she is older than 12.\n\nI also believe that since the child is a ward of the state due to his/her incarceration, the state does not have to notify you of any new charges or pending charges....
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Look at other business' privacy report to get an idea of what is important.  About 2 years ago a Federal law was passed that mandated medical records holders, like doctor's offices and insurance companies, to have a printed privacy policy and to distribute it to all people whose records they handle.  Ask a Doc or hosp. or insurance company for a copy of theirs.  They will be happy and are required to give it to you.
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The psychiatrist will probably not give you perscriptions for medications which you could OD on ....... If you are under 18 yrs old they might tell you parents. Courts can subpoena your psychiatric records. Your records are not public record, so no one would probably know, but they could find out.