2007-10-30 10:10:35 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It depends on how old the child is.
2007-10-30 10:13:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Innocent 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as the child is a minor, the parent can legally view any medical records. After the child is 16, though, gynecological and records of that sort are private unless disclosed by the child.
2007-10-30 10:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by Malina 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Lola is correct. Parents have the right to view childs records unless they are for gyn or otherwise known as birth control. Alot of parents say no to birthcontrol and then the child gets in trouble. Most minors go to clinics and ask an adult friend to come with them to act as a guardian normally an older sibling they can trust or an relative like an Aunt.
2007-10-30 10:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by Soniafrompa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes a parent or legal guardian has the right to view a childs medical records, however it the 'child' is 14 for example and it's a girl who has asked for contraception it may be that the doctor will refuse and you'll have to ask your local authority to intervene.
2007-10-30 10:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by translatorinspain 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In some states when a child turns 12, docs and hospitals must review all info in the records before release. They are legally required to take out, not let you know, about certain conversations and aspects such as drug and alcohol treatment and birth control and counseling.
2007-10-30 12:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by deblord2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can if you are the legal guardian or the child's parent and if the child is under 18 yrs of age.
You will need to put this request down in writing and you will need to pay for the copies (if requesting certain copies from patient's hospital case notes)
2007-10-30 10:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by London_Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, I know because my ex-mother-n-law took my son to the doctor about 3-4 times over one summer and I wanted to know why. I called the office and at first they didn't want to give me any information, but once I showed them a copy of my divorce decree that showed I had a legal right to have access to my sons medical records, they had no choice.
2007-10-30 12:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Cowgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Doctors are obligated to show the parents the medical records of minors.
2007-10-31 06:14:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course, you just need to sign a medical records release form (being released to you) and often times there is a fee for copies, but yes you can. Good luck and God bless
2007-10-30 11:06:57 · answer #9 · answered by Ama A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get confused about this. i know that yes a parent can view it as long as the child is under 18. but then dr. are soppose to keep some things confidential from the parent. how are both rights protected?
2007-10-30 10:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by sheila, TTC 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To a certain degree....children are entitle to privacy when it comes to mental health, and these records will be sealed and only viewed by the child and other heathcare professionals.
2007-10-30 10:29:45 · answer #11 · answered by casw1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋