Question

1. List specific legal exceptions for child healthcare decisions:

Answer 1

1. Parent has no financial responsibility for an emancipated minor ( minor who is freed from control by their parents or guardians ).

2. Decisions regarding reproductive health including contraception and pregnancy.

3. Connecticut statutory exceptions allow a minor to control decisions for in-patient mental health , out -patient mental health under circumstances , substance abuse , sexually transmitted disease.

4. Abortion if child less than 16 years , may consent without parent / guardian if appropriate counseling is provided or in emergency .

5. Making a health decision for their own child .