Minor's medical records; prohibits denial of parental access to records.
Impact
If enacted, HB1711 will clarify and enhance existing provisions around a minor's ability to access medical treatment and records. The bill provides a framework wherein minors aged 14 and older can consent to specific healthcare situations, including treatment for venereal diseases and mental health services, while still allowing parents access to those medical records. This could lead to more efficient healthcare access for minors in urgent situations, potentially improving health outcomes.
Summary
House Bill 1711 seeks to amend the Code of Virginia regarding the authority of minors to access their medical records and the circumstances under which parental consent is required for medical treatment. The bill focuses on ensuring that parents maintain access to their minor children's health records, while also recognizing certain scenarios where minors are deemed to have the capacity to consent to their own medical treatment. This balances the rights of minors to receive necessary health services with parental oversight.
Contention
The discussions surrounding HB1711 indicate some points of contention, primarily regarding the extent of parental rights versus the autonomy of minors in making decisions about their health. Proponents argue that allowing certain minors to consent to treatment recognizes their growing maturity and need for privacy in sensitive health matters. Conversely, opponents may view this legislation as undermining parental authority in critical health decisions, raising concerns about the sufficiency of minor's understanding when it comes to medical consent.
Requires parents and guardians be provided access to medical records of minor patients; provides immunity to health care facilities and professionals that provide access to records.
Requires parents and guardians be provided access to medical records of minor patients; provides immunity to health care facilities and professionals that provide access to records.
A bill for an act establishing a veterans recovery pilot program and fund for the reimbursement of expenses related to providing hyperbaric oxygen treatment to eligible veterans and making appropriations.(Formerly HF 326.)
A bill for an act establishing a veterans recovery pilot program and fund for the reimbursement of expenses related to providing hyperbaric oxygen treatment to eligible veterans and making appropriations.(See HF 518.)