Minors would need their parents’ consent to be treated for sexually transmitted diseases under a new Florida proposed bill.

A Troy Republican has introduced an Ohio House bill that he says would repeal a carve-out in Ohio law that allows Ohioans aged 14 to 18 to receive mental health treatment without their parents’ ...

Under the bill, a minor could be diagnosed with syphilis but have no access to antibiotics unless their parents agree.

Several studies have found disparities in the outcome of medical procedures across different hospitals -- better outcomes have been associated with higher procedure volume. An Institute of Medicine ...

What are the options when a minor says to a mental health counselor, “Things have been really tough at home lately. Can I talk to you about it without my parents having to know?” ...

In Idaho, persons under the age of 18 (“minors”) may consent to their own healthcare in only limited circumstances. 1 General Rule: Obtain Consent from Parent or Surrogate Decision Maker. Idaho Code § ...

A new bill was proposed that, if passed, would require parental consent for minors to receive treatment for certain sexually ...

With the Legislature reconvening next year, Sen. Erin Grall filed a bill to strengthen parental rights over minors' health ...

Now is the time for California healthcare providers working with minors to consider updating any policies or training on minor consent for mental health treatment or counseling on an outpatient basis ...