Working with Minors Flashcards
What law speaks to minors allowance to get an abortion (with)out parental permission?
Minor allowed to get an abortion due to case law and CA Family Code - Health and Safety Code
How can parents know if their underage child has had an abortion?
Minor has to consent
How can a parent know if their underage child has a communicable disease?
Minor allowed to get treatment for this and minor must consent when they are 12 y and older.
How can a parent know if their underage child (12 and younger) was sexually assaulted?
Medical providers MUST attempt to contact parent/legal guardian if this happens to their child under ____ of age. Must document attempts
How can a parent know if their 12 y/o and older child was a victim of intimate partner violence?
Therapist/medical provider must inform parent if a report was made. Must document attempt. if under 12 must get parent consent to get treatment.
How can a parent know if their child (12 y/o+) is getting methadone treatment?
Required by law that a parent must consent in order for their ____ y/o to get treatment.
How can a parent know if their child is getting ETOH/drug treatment?
Must be over 12 y/o w/o parent consent
Parent must be involved in treatment unless it is deemed inappropriate (either way if or not reasons involved and when they talked must be documented)
