WHEN A CHILD IS PLACED OUTSIDE OF THE HOME If the minor is under 12 years of age, however, the treating physician must report it to DCF. May not be sought from the parent or guardian. The minor is financially responsible for the treatment, and payment Records of the treatment are confidential and may not be disclosed to the parent or guardian. Treatment may be disclosed to parents only with the minor's consent.Ī doctor may examine and treat a minor for venereal disease. That the minor has sought treatment or is in

The provider may not disclose any information about the treatment to a parent or guardian without the minor's consent.Ī minor may obtain substance abuse treatment without the permission of a parent or guardian. This determination must be reviewed and documented after every sixth treatment. 40Īfter the sixth treatment, the provider must require notification to the parent or guardian unless it would be seriously detrimental to the minor's well-being. The reasons for the provider's decision to treat the minor must be documented in the clinical file with a signed consent from the minor. In the opinion of the provider, the minor is mature enough to participate in treatment productively. The minor has knowingly and voluntarily sought the treatment, and The failure to provide treatment would be seriously detrimental to the minor's well-being, The minor would otherwise reject treatment, A psychiatrist, a psychologist, an independent social worker, or a marital and family therapist may provide outpatient mental health treatment for a minor without the consent or notification of a parent or guardian under the following conditions:

Judicial consent minors