In your state, it is legal for minors to seek medical treatment for a sexually transmitted disease without parental consent. When this occurs, who would be expected to authorize the release of the medical information documented in this episode of care to the patient's insurers?

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Since minors can seek medical treatment for a sexually transmitted disease without parental consent, they are considered mature enough to make their medical decisions. Therefore, they would also be expected to authorize the release of their medical information to insurers.

In Your State, It Is Legal for Minors to Seek