Common use of MINORS & PARENTS Clause in Contracts

MINORS & PARENTS. Individuals over the age of eighteen have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent and, in that situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the individual’s agreement. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is our policy only to share information that is considered necessary with his/her parents. This includes general information about the progress of the child’s treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. Parents will also be provided with a summary of their child’s treatment when it is complete. Any other communication will require the child’s Authorization, unless the provider feels that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, the parents will be notified of this concern. Before giving parents any information, this will be discussed with the child, if possible, and an attempt will be made to handle any objections he/she may have.

MINORS & PARENTS. Individuals Children over the age of eighteen have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent and, in that situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the individual’s child's agreement. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is our policy only to share information that is considered necessary with his/her a minor’s parents. This includes general information about the progress of the child’s 's treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. Parents will also be provided with a summary of their child’s 's treatment when it is completecomplete upon request. Any other communication will require the child’s Authorization's authorization, unless the provider therapist feels that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, the parents will be notified of this concern. Before giving parents any information, this will be discussed with the child, if possiblepractical, and an attempt will be made to handle any objections he/she may have. Signature Page This must be signed and received by your therapist at the beginning of your first session along with payment or your expected co-pay.

MINORS & PARENTS. Individuals Children over the age of eighteen have the right to independently consent to and receive mental health treatment without parental consent and, in that situation, information about that treatment cannot be disclosed to anyone without the individual’s child's agreement. While privacy in psychotherapy is very important, particularly with teenagers, parental involvement is also essential to successful treatment and this requires that some private information be shared with parents. It is our policy only to share information that is considered necessary with his/her parents. This includes general information about the progress of the child’s 's treatment and his/her attendance at scheduled sessions. Parents will also be provided with a summary of their child’s 's treatment when it is complete. Any other communication will require the child’s 's Authorization, unless the provider therapist feels that the child is in danger or is a danger to someone else, in which case, the parents will be notified of this concern. Before giving parents any information, this will be discussed with the child, if possible, and an attempt will be made to handle any objections he/she may have.