Legislation to update last year’s parental “bill of rights” initiative is heading to the Washington state House of Representatives amid a host of disagreements over what the changes will mean for ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics says doctors’ offices can dismiss families from their practice over the question of ...

One North Alabama lawmaker wants to raise the age at which individuals can make their own medical decisions. State Senator ...

Most Virginians probably do not know that Virginia’s law requiring parental consent for a minor’s abortion is in jeopardy if a proposed amendment (HJ 1/SJ 247) to the Virginia Constitution is ...

Jan. 27—SANTA FE — The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act on Monday passed its first legislative hurdle, much to the relief — and dismay — of different parents present at its first ...

A new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical ... Colorado's parental notification law. Parental involvement laws require adolescents to obtain consent from ...

That child's mother confirmed the story to CBC News, and said her daughter's consent form was marked "no". Another parent ... like this can break medical trust for years to come.

Among Americans aged 65 and older, one in nine whose parents had divorced reported that they had been diagnosed with a stroke, compared to one in 15 of those whose parents had not divorced during ...

"We are absolutely heartbroken," Jude Gerrard's parents said following the ... On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the toddler "suffered a fatal medical episode" at the Early Learners Day Nursery in the ...

the patient’s legal representative must sign the authorization to release medical information form. If the patient is below the age of majority, their parent or legal guardian must complete the form.