Must providers obtain parental consent to test an individual between 13-18 years old?
No. In New York State, the capacity to consent to an HIV test (either confidential or anonymous) is determined without regard to age. Providers offering HIV testing must make a determination as to the patient’s capacity to consent. If a practitioner determines a person between 13-18 years old does not have the capacity to consent, the offer of testing for the young person should be made to a parent or other person capable of providing consent.
No. In New York State, the capacity to consent to an HIV test (either confidential or anonymous) is determined without regard to age. Providers offering HIV testing must make a determination as to the patient’s capacity to consent. If a practitioner determines a person under18 years old does not have the capacity to consent, the offer of testing for the young person should be made to a parent or other person authorized to provide consent.
