Legal Advisor: Defining What to Include in a Patient Chart
Treating Minors Without Parental Consent
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Original Publish Date:
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November 24, 2009
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Review Date(s):
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November 2010, 2011
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Term of Approval End Date:
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November 24, 2012
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Estimated Time to Complete:
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1 Hour
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Risk Management:
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Yes
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Course Format:
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Text
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Course Fee:
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Mbrs-$10, Non Mbrs-$20
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To participate in this CME activity: (1) review the information on this
page which includes the learning objectives and faculty disclosures; (2)
read the course pages; (3) complete the exam; (4) view/print
certificate.
Course Information
General Information
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Course Overview
Under most conditions, Massachusetts law requires a minor who seeks
medical care to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian. There are a
few exceptions including mental health, drug treatment or if the patient
believes she is or may be pregnant. Under this law, in instances
where a minor has the capacity to consent to medical treatment, that
child also has the right to control his or her medical records. For
instance, the same law requires that physician must notify the parents
or legal guardian of the minor’s condition when the physician
believes that the minor’s condition is “so serious that his
life or limb is endangered.” Sorting out the complex and
sometimes contradictory laws and regulations can be challenging for
physicians. Using case study examples, this CME activity examines the
circumstances under which a minor patient can be treated without
parental consent and what information should be included in the
patient's chart to protect themselves in the case of a parent complaint
or suit.
The Legal Advisor publication is issued quarterly by the
Massachusetts Medical Society and Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman &
Guekguezian, LLP, as an information source. Nothing herein should be
construed as legal advice or legal opinions regarding specific
situations. Legal counsel should be consulted for application of law and
regulations in each individual case before any action is taken or any
decision is made.
Legal Advisor: Defining What to Include in a Minor Patient's Chart is
sponsored by the Massachusetts Medical Society.For more information on
the Massachusetts Medical Society go to www.massmed.org.
For more information on Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman &
Guekguezian, LLP go to www.adlercohen.com.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for physicians and allied health
professionals.
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Course Objectives
Cite specific situations in which a provider may treat minors
without obtaining parental consent. Describe the definition of a "medical record" as documented by
regulatory agencies and associations. Review laws and regulations that pertain to a physician
treating minor patients without parental consent. Assess "best practices" of what should be included in the chart
when treating a minor patient.
Course Credit
Deadline for completing the course is November 24, 2012.
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring
material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1
Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of
Registration in Medicine for risk management study.
Participants will receive a confidential report of their examination
score. You must receive a score of 70% or better to receive AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit™. A confirmation of credit will be
issued at the end of the course to those who successfully complete the
examination.
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical
education for physicians.
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Course
Fees
Legal Advisor: Defining What to Include in a Patient
Chart - Treating Minor's Without Parental Consent and all
associated course materials are available free of charge. An opportunity
to complete an exam and receive AMA PRA Category 1
Credit™ for a nominal fee is available at the end of the
course. The course fees are as follows:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Member: $10 ($10 per credit)
Non-MMS member: $20 ($20 per credit)
Disclosure/Commercial Support
The following course content developers have no financial interests
or relationships to disclose.
William Frank, J.D., Assistant Counsel, Office of the General
Counsel, MMS
Kathleen Bellisle, Manager of MMS Distance Learning
Thelma Tatten, Program Coordinator, MMS Distance Learning
Off-label Disclosure
This course does not include any discussion of an off-label use of a
commercial product or an investigational use not yet approved for any
purpose by the FDA.
Commercial Support
No commercial support was received for this online program.
Content Disclaimer
The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Massachusetts
Medical Society.
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Online Course Developers
William Frank, J.D., Assistant Counsel, Office of the General
Counsel, MMS
Kathleen Bellisle, Manager of MMS Distance Learning
Thelma Tatten, Program Coordinator, MMS Distance Learning
Bibliography
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