Legal Issues in Caring for the Adolescent Student—Consent and Privacy
Book Chapter
Kristen Reilly, Ashley Ebersole
Clinical Considerations in School-based Health, 24 May 2025 [Springer]
Abstract
For patients who are minors (younger than 18), laws governing their care may be different than those for adults. The legal issues that most commonly arise concern consent (who can provide consent and for what care?) and confidentiality (what information can be shared and with whom?). This chapter will summarize the legal framework within the United States, discuss considerations for a school-based provider, and review relevant patient cases.
Center for Informed Consent Integrity 