If the patient is a minor, consent to the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) must be provided by a parent or:

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A legal guardian is appointed by a court to make decisions for a minor, including giving consent for the disclosure of protected health information. While a parent can also provide consent, not all minors have both parents actively involved in their care. Grandparents, siblings, and teachers do not have the legal authority to provide such consent.

If the Patient Is a Minor, Consent to the Disclosure