Case Study:
You are the hospital administrator, and this situation has been brought to your attention. The mother of a pregnant minor
seeks to obtain the daughter’s medical records because she wishes to see if the daughter indicated to hospital personnel the
identity of the father of her unborn child. The patient is a 12-year-old, unmarried youth who lives at home with her
parents, and her parents are paying for her obstetrical care. The patient does not consent to the release of her medical
records to her parents. The mother has made it known to you that she intends to sue if she does not get the records as a
result of this request.
· Identify the main facts of the case. You may itemize these in a bulleted list.
· Identify any legal issues that are present, as well as the doctrines and/or duties that apply. You may itemize these in a
bulleted list.
· Based on HIPAA and confidentiality laws, who provides the consent to treat this young, pregnant woman?
· If you were the administrator, would you provide the records for the mother? Why or why not?
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