Sec. 19a-14c. Provision of outpatient mental health treatment to minors without parental consent. Flashcards
(a) For the purposes of this section, “outpatient mental health treatment” means…
means the treatment of mental disorders, emotional problems or maladjustments
The object of outpatient mental health treatment as per Sec. 19a-14c is…
1) removing, modifying or retarding existing symptoms; (2) improving disturbed patterns of behavior;
(3) promoting positive personality growth and development.
Can outpatient mental health treatment as per Sec. 19a-14c include prescribing/dispensing medication?
No. Treatment shall not include prescribing or otherwise dispensing any medication which is a legend drug as defined in section 20-571.
Who can provide treatment to minors without parental consent as per Sec. 19a-14c?
1) A psychiatrist licensed pursuant to chapter 370
2) A psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 383
3) An independent social worker certified pursuant to chapter 383b
4) or a marital and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 383
Mental health providers may provide outpatient mental health treatment to a minor without the consent or notification of a parent or guardian at the request of the minor if…
(1) (Would otherwise reject tx) requiring the consent or notification of a parent or guardian would cause the minor to reject such treatment;
(2) (tx is indicated) the provision of such treatment is clinically indicated;
(3) (no tx would harm) the failure to provide such treatment would be seriously detrimental to the minor’s well-being;
(4) (voluntarily sought) the minor has knowingly and voluntarily sought such treatment and
(5) (mature enough for tx) in the opinion of the provider of treatment, the minor is mature enough to participate in treatment productively.
When providing treatment to a minor without parental consent, the provider of such treatment shall…
Document the reasons in the minor’s clinical record, along with a written statement signed by the minor
The written statement from a minor consenting to treatment without parental consent needs to state…
(A) he is voluntarily seeking such treatment;
(B) he has discussed with the provider the possibility of involving his parent or guardian in the decision to pursue such treatment;
(C) he has determined it is not in his best interest to involve his parent or guardian in such decision; and
(D) he has been given adequate opportunity to ask the provider questions about the course of his treatment.
After the (#) session of outpatient mental health treatment provided to a minor pursuant to this section, the provider of such treatment shall…
Sixth session.
Notify the minor that the consent, notification or involvement of a parent or guardian is required to continue treatment, unless such a requirement would be seriously detrimental to the minor’s well-being.
A parent or guardian who is not informed of the provision of outpatient mental health treatment for his minor child pursuant to this section shall NOT be liable for the costs of the treatment provided. True or False?
True
