While most minor teens can consent to birth control services in the United States, there is a great variability in who may access and release their medical records. In many states:
A) Reproductive information is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA).
B) Teens cannot get birth control without a parent's consent.
C) Records are available to anyone who wishes to access them.
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D) Parents can legally access all medical records of their minor children, which limits confidentiality.

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In many states, parents have legal access to all medical records of their minor children, which can limit confidentiality for reproductive health services. However, HIPAA does protect some aspects of medical privacy, including reproductive information. And while some states may require parental consent for minors to access birth control, many states do allow minors to consent to these services without parental involvement.

While Most Minor Teens Can Consent to Birth Control Services