Legal Question in Health Care Law in Tennessee
Patient Information Sheet requirement
One of the members of my congregation asked me to find out if a 16 year old child is required by any law to fill out their own patient information sheet with their physician.
Asked on 10/26/06, 12:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dr. Michael A. S. Guth
Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties
Re: Patient Information Sheet requirement
It is not required by law, but it is a matter of sound judgment. No parent should be intruding into the medical checkups of a 16 year old. That sounds like meddling behavior, unless the 16 year old is not capable of making sound decisions.
Answered on 10/26/06, 12:54 pm
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