CA Laws That Guide the Specifics of Clinical Practice: Treatment of Minors

Question 1

In a situation in which the parents are divorced, only a parent with ________________ may consent to treatment.

Answer 1

Legal custody.

Question 2

In circumstances in which a parent or guardian has sought the medical care or counseling for a __________________________ of a minor child, the provider must generally disclose information about treatment upon parental request, even if the minor child does not consent to disclosure.

Answer 2

Drug or alcohol related problem.

Question 3

A minor may give consent to treatment if: (4 situations)

Answer 3

• The minor is emancipated
• The minor is self-sufficient
• The minor is in a situation in which he/she is at risk
• Requiring parental consent might discourage the minor from receiving necessary treatment

Question 4

In what 3 ways can a minor become emancipated?

Answer 4

• Being granted emancipation by court
• Marrying (legally)
• Enlisting in the military

Question 5

A parent/guardian ____________ be held financially liable for any services provided if the parent/guardian did not consent/participate in treatment.

Answer 5

Cannot.

Question 6

A minor of ___________ (age) who is alleged to have been sexually assaulted or raped may consent to medical care related to diagnosis, treatment, and collection of evidence. The health care provider ___________ attempt to contact the parent/guardian (unless the parent/guardian committed the assault).

Answer 6

• Any age
• Must, unless the minor is 12+ and the alleged victim of rape

Question 7

A minor ___ years of age or older may consent to medical care and counseling relating to the diagnosis and treatment of a drug or alcohol related problem. Counseling services may only be rendered by a provider under a contract with the ___________ or a ___________ to offer alcohol or drug abuse counseling services.

Answer 7

• 12
• County
• State

Note: This excludes most private practice therapists.