Q&A: Privacy of minors with documented substance abuse
HIM Connection, March 22, 2011
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Q: A 16-year-old patient has admitted to extensive substance abuse, which is documented in his medical record. His father is requesting the record. Must we obtain the patient’s consent prior to releasing?
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