Can an HIV-infected minor (age less than 18 years) consent to his or her own treatment?
In general, parental or guardian consent is required for a physician to treat a minor for HIV/AIDS, including in-school-based clinics. Family planning clinics can provide only family planning related care to minors with the minors’ consent. Minors who are married can consent for their care, as can minors who are pregnant/parenting.
Related Questions
- A minor must consent if he/she is more than twelve years of age unless the court, finding that it is in the best interest of the minor, determines that the minors consent is not required. (ยง3107.06(E)) Q: When do parties give consent?
- Do minor students (under the age of 18) need parental consent to receive care?
- Can a minor child (under 18 years of age) consent to treatment?
