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Understanding Confidentiality and Minor Consent in California
Understanding Confidentiality and Minor Consent in California

Source: Adolescent Health Working Group (AHWG)

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Written by Real Impact
Updated over 5 years ago

This Adolescent Provider Toolkit was created by supporters of the California Healthy Youth Act.

Link to the AHWG toolkit: http://bit.ly/2YrPd8c

Toolkit Table of Contents

A. TIPS, TRICKS & TOOLS
California Minor Consent Laws
Snapshot: Who Can Consent for What
When Sexual Intercourse is Reportable as Child Abuse
Confidentiality and Minor Consent Q&A
Mandated Reporting Q&AIs Your Office Confidentiality Conscious?
Confidentiality Conscious Back Office Recommendations
Balancing Act: Engaging Youth, Supporting Parents
Provider Tips for Discussing Conditional Confidentiality
Financing Sensitive Services: A Guide for Adolescent
Health Care Providers

B. HANDOUTS FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH
Introduction

FOR YOUTH
The Truth About ConfidentialityYouth-friendly Clinic Poster
Your Health Rights and Responsibilities
Quiz: How well do you know your health rights and responsibilities?

FOR PARENTS
Handouts from Providers to Parents Regarding Consent and Confidentiality
Your Teen is Changing!
Talking to Your Teen About Tough Issues
Helping Your Teen Take Responsibility for Their Health
Know Myself, Know My Teen
The 5 Basics of Parenting Adolescents
My Teen is Going to the Doctor and Not Telling Me!

C. FOR SCHOOL HEALTH PROVIDERS
What is FERPA?
How Does FERPA Differ From HIPAA?
What Do I Follow?
FAQs

D. RESOURCES
Confidentiality Literature Review Summaries
Federal Medical Privacy Regulations (HIPAA Rules):
A Brief Overview
Confidentiality and Minor Consent-related Online Resources





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