N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-8.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:42-8.6 - Minors

(a) Unless otherwise ordered by a court, if the client is a minor, a parent or legal guardian will be deemed to be an authorized representative, as defined at N.J.A.C. 13:42-8.3(a). When the patient is more than 14 years of age, but has not yet reached the age of majority, the authorization shall be signed by the patient and by the patient's parent or legal guardian, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:14B-36(e).

(b) This section shall not require a licensee to release to a minor's parent or guardian records or information relating to the minor's sexually transmitted disease, termination of pregnancy or substance abuse or any other information that in the reasonable exercise of the licensee's professional judgment may adversely affect the minor's health or welfare.

(c) Unless otherwise ordered by a court, at least one parent or guardian shall consent to the treatment of a minor. If one parent consents, a licensee may treat a minor even over the objection of the other parent.

(d) The provisions at N.J.A.C. 13:42-8.3, 8.4 and 8.5 shall apply to access to client records, access by a managed health care plan to information in client record and confidentiality of minors.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42-8.6

New Rule, R.2004 d.140, effective 4/5/2004.
See: 35 New Jersey Register 5039(a), 36 New Jersey Register 1815(a).