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Should kids be on social media? At what age? Should parents monitor their conversations on those platforms? Do parental controls work? These are questions facing many parents and guardians, especially with the increasing use...more
In Pennsylvania, 2020 Act 65, 35 Pa. Stat. 10101, et seq., governs when minors aged 14-17 may consent to medical treatment, including behavioral health treatment. In the context of consent to behavioral health treatment, Act...more
Medical providers are sometimes faced with the difficult scenario of a minor (under 18 years of age) requesting medical or mental health treatment without a parent's or legal guardian's consent. This situation often arises in...more
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently signed into law Public Act No. 19-98 “An Act Concerning The Scope Of Practice Of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses” (PA 19-98), which generally expands the scope of practice for...more
Mental Health and Minors: Proceed With Caution! - Imagine representing a party in a lawsuit concerning coverage for mental health services. The lawsuit was brought by the parents of a minor child. The client received a...more