Join this timely and practical training on one of the most challenging areas of adolescent care: consent and confidentiality. Dr. Laura K. Grubb will break down when minors can legally consent to medical, behavioral health, sexual health, and substance use services—and how exceptions like mature minor status, emancipation, and emergency care apply across HHS Region 3. We’ll also clarify what confidentiality truly means, where the limits are, and how to communicate effectively with caregivers while staying aligned with federal and state requirements. This session is designed for clinicians, behavioral health providers, and anyone navigating the complex legal and ethical landscape of adolescent health.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this training participants will be able to:
- Explain when adolescents can legally consent to medical, behavioral health, sexual health, and substance use services in HHS Region 3.
- Identify key exceptions to parental consent requirements (mature minor, emancipation, minors living apart, emergency care).
- Summarize confidentiality protections and their limits under federal and state laws.
- Apply legal and ethical principles to real-world clinical scenarios involving consent, confidentiality, and safety.
- List resources that support clinicians in navigating adolescent consent and confidentiality issues.
When: Jan. 28, 2026 10:00 am
Contact Hours: 1.75 (Certificate of Attendance)
Hosted by Central East PTTC