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In an intact family, the general rule is that either parent may consent to the child's treatment. Typically a therapist or counselor may want to get the consent of the other parent, or may want to inform the other parent of the treatment, but at other times, such action may not be possible or warranted.

For non-divorced parents, either parent can consent to treatment for their child aged 13 and under. If your child is 14 or older, they can consent to their own treatment ing to Pennsylvania law. For parents that are divorced, Magnolia Counseling, LLC. requests the consent of both parents whenever possible.

In California, children who are twelve years of age and older can in broad circumstances consent to mental health treatment without parental consent or approval.

Yes. Minors aged 16 or 17 may consent to admission at a mental health treatment facility. Whose consent is required for minors to receive emergency medical treatment? DSS: Department of Social Services, the Massachusetts agency charged with preventing child abuse and neglect.

An individual has a right to confidentiality with respect to their own personal health information, including mental health information. This right provides that, in most cases, only the individual, the individual's personal representative and the individual's treatment providers may access this information.

A HIPAA authorization is a detailed document in which specific uses and disclosures of protected health are explained in full. By signing the authorization, an individual is giving consent to have their health information used or disclosed for the reasons stated on the authorization.

Your health information cannot be used or shared without your written permission unless this law allows it. For example, without your authorization, your provider generally cannot: Give your information to your employer. Use or share your information for marketing or advertising purposes or sell your information.

ing to the “mature minor” rule1, it is legal to connect and refer a patient to counseling services without his mother's consent. Under Massachusetts law, a minor may consent to confidential outpatient counseling and treatment for emotional or psychiatric problems.

An individual has a right to confidentiality with respect to their own personal health information, including mental health information. This right provides that, in most cases, only the individual, the individual's personal representative and the individual's treatment providers may access this information.