Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act: A Setback in Pediatric Immunizations

Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act: A Setback in Pediatric Immunizations

The Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act, a Tennessee bill stating that a healthcare provider may not provide vaccination to a minor without the informed consent of a parent/legal guardian, poses significant challenges to pediatric immunization. We outline changes implemented to our processes in...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society 2024-02, Vol.13 (2), p.155-158
Hauptverfasser: Hijano, Diego R, Yaun, Jason A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Child
Humans
Immunization
Informed Consent
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Zusammenfassung:The Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act, a Tennessee bill stating that a healthcare provider may not provide vaccination to a minor without the informed consent of a parent/legal guardian, poses significant challenges to pediatric immunization. We outline changes implemented to our processes in response to this bill.
ISSN:2048-7207
2048-7193
2048-7207
DOI:10.1093/jpids/piae006