The Law in Idaho is Changing
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Effective July 1, 2024, Idaho healthcare providers must obtain parental consent to treat ALL minor children. In addition, parents will have a right to access the medical records of their minor children (subject to very limited exceptions).
We know this change may raise a few questions. We have taken a moment to answer some of the most common questions below. Do I really have to sign a new form? Yes. And the legal parent(s) or legal guardians of a child will either need to attend the first visit with the child after July 1st, or complete the form online prior to the appointment. Any child who does not have an updated Minor Consent to Treat form completed, or is not accompanied by the parent/legal guardian at the first appointment after July 1, may be asked to reschedule until such time as the parent/legal guardian can attend and complete the new Minor Consent to Treat form. |
What if my child is over 14 years of age?
All minors are affected by this new law change. However, KCH allows children over 14 to make/attend visits alone ONLY with parental/legal guardian approval. This approval can only be given on our new Minor Consent to Treat form, and the consent will need to be updated annually.
I noticed there is a place to list a "caregiver" on the form. Please explain.
At KCH, the parent/legal guardian can authorize a caregiver(s) who is able to make and attend appointments in the parent/legal guardians absence.
Please note that this only applies if the parent/legal guardian completes BOTH the green and blue sections of the Minor Consent to Treat form.
By marking "yes" and indicating authorization for services, you can appoint a caregiver in your stead.
It says my child can be listed as a caregiver. What does this mean?
As of July 1st, a child cannot be seen without a parent/legal guardian completing the new Minor Consent to Treat form. However, if the parent/legal guardian wished to list a child over 14 years of age as their own "caregiver" the child can be seen without the parent/legal guardian present (subject to service areas indicated on the form)
All minors are affected by this new law change. However, KCH allows children over 14 to make/attend visits alone ONLY with parental/legal guardian approval. This approval can only be given on our new Minor Consent to Treat form, and the consent will need to be updated annually.
I noticed there is a place to list a "caregiver" on the form. Please explain.
At KCH, the parent/legal guardian can authorize a caregiver(s) who is able to make and attend appointments in the parent/legal guardians absence.
Please note that this only applies if the parent/legal guardian completes BOTH the green and blue sections of the Minor Consent to Treat form.
By marking "yes" and indicating authorization for services, you can appoint a caregiver in your stead.
It says my child can be listed as a caregiver. What does this mean?
As of July 1st, a child cannot be seen without a parent/legal guardian completing the new Minor Consent to Treat form. However, if the parent/legal guardian wished to list a child over 14 years of age as their own "caregiver" the child can be seen without the parent/legal guardian present (subject to service areas indicated on the form)
