Thank you- by reading the law, I’m surprised at the lack of clarity and that no parent advocacy groups have tried to sue or otherwise take legal action to grant access.

I think what I am looking for is the clear verbiage stating why/how all access is limited- some document that is given to parents explaining it.

Thank you- by reading the law, I’m surprised at the lack of clarity and that no parent advocacy groups have tried to sue or otherwise take legal action to grant access.

I think what I am looking for is the clear verbiage stating why/how all access is limited- some document that is given to parents explaining it.

Please do check it! I know what State HIPAA laws overrides Federal HIPAA law. So the MA law is what will be followed, even though it doesn’t seem entirely clear! Full disclosure: I’m not a parent. I work in healthcare and I’m trying to get a handle on policies around youth and their records. For what it’s worth, I agree with you!

That’s interesting. I asked about it it a HIPAA sub as well and someone linked me to a law in MA. https://www.mass.gov/info-details/guide-on-the-disclosure-of-confidential-information-health-care-information

In reading the law, it seems like minors must give consent for care providers to release information relating to substance use disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, and a few other special conditions. Because diagnoses related to these conditions are kept within the general patient chart, I imagine this is why some providers are enacting policies limiting what parents can see without their teen’s consent?