Healthcare Perspective Newsletter: Issue 13 - Adolescent Patients.

Most healthcare business owners and providers are well-versed in the requirements for consent, privacy and confidentiality in the care of adult patients/clients.



No matter how small or specialized your healthcare organization, you should be aware of your risk profile and take appropriate measures to protect against clinical, operational and financial exposures. NSO, along with our program underwriter CNA, has created Healthcare Perspective, is a publication designed to help.

 

Issue 13

Adolescent Patients: Safeguards Protect Rights and Help Minimize Liability

 

Most healthcare business owners and providers are well-versed in the requirements for consent, privacy and confidentiality in the care of adult patients/clients. However, when caring for minors, many can find themselves in unfamiliar territory with respect to these important patient rights.

 

We examine:

  • Minors and parent/guardian consent
  • Exceptions to parent/guardian consent
  • Privacy rights of minors
  • Transferring healthcare information records
  • Staff education

 

Additional resources

Self-Assessment Checklist: Liability Safeguards for Adolescent Care

 


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