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For patients who are minors (younger than 18), laws governing their care may be different than those for adults. The legal issues that most commonly arise concern consent (who can provide consent and for what care?) and confidentiality (what information can be shared and with whom?). This chapter will summarize the legal framework within the United States, discuss considerations for a school-based provider, and review relevant patient cases.

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Legal Issues in Caring for the Adolescent Student—Consent and Privacy

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    2025年

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  • Kristen Reilly,
  • Ashley Ebersole

摘要

For patients who are minors (younger than 18), laws governing their care may be different than those for adults. The legal issues that most commonly arise concern consent (who can provide consent and for what care?) and confidentiality (what information can be shared and with whom?). This chapter will summarize the legal framework within the United States, discuss considerations for a school-based provider, and review relevant patient cases.