Medical providers and others who come into contact with medical or health records are often subjected to complex and conflicting requirements to maintain the confidentiality and restrict the use of the information. When those providers and others deal with minors; the complexity increases dramatically. When the right of an individual to privacy and security with regard to his or her medical information runs into the rights of the individual's parents to control the medical care delivered to their minor child; the caregiver is often caught in the middle.

This teleconference will outline the rights of the minor to medical privacy and the ways those rights may be served while also serving the right of the parent or guardian to oversee the medical care provided. You'll learn about the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and related regulations; as well as common state statutory and regulatory schemes to deal with parental rights and responsibilities.

The teleconference will also offer you some advice; tips and sample forms for medical providers to manage the expectations of parents and minors and train staff to recognize potential conflicts and issues.

Faculty: Jeffery P. Drummond; Jackson Walker L.L.P.

Verification and Attendance is the responsibility of Lorman Education For credit questions, please contact Lorman at 866-352-9540

On Demand CLE Hours: AK 1.5; AL 1.5; AZ 1.5; CA 1.5; IL 1.5; MO 1.8; MS 1.5; MT 1.5; ND 1.5; PA 1.5; TN 1.5; VT 1.5; WA 1.5; WV 1.8

Self-Study CLE Hours: AK 1.5; CA 1.5; CO 2; GA 1.5; ME 1.5; MO 1.8; MT 1.5; ND 1.5; OR 1.5; TX 1.5; UT 1.5; VT 1.5; WV 1.8

On demand orders placed on a weekend or holiday will be fulfilled on the next business day.