Can HIV-infected minors consent for their own treatment?
In general, parental or guardian consent is required for a physician to treat a minor for HIV/AIDS, including in school-based clinics. Family planning clinics can provide only family planning related care to minors with the minor’s consent. Minors who are married or pregnant/parenting can consent for their own care.
In general, as per NYS Public Health Law Section 2504, parental or guardian consent is required for a physician to treat a minor for HIV/AIDS, including in school-based clinics. Family planning clinics can provide only family planning related care to minors with the minor’s consent. Minors who are married or pregnant/parenting can consent for their own care.
Related Questions
- For minors, do we use the guardian, parent or foster parent for the signature on consent for treatment and does it need to be an original signature?
- Can an HIV-infected minor (age less than 18 years) consent to his or her own treatment?
- Can minors consent to medical treatment without parental permission?
