Exceptions to the requirement of parental consent

• Emergency and/or life-saving interventions (e.g., severe trauma, suicidal ideation, blood transfusion for life-threatening hemorrhage).
• The minor is legally emancipated.
  • Minors who are parents themselves or who are married
• Care regarding sex (e.g., contraception, STIs, pregnancy care except for abortion in most states)
• Addiction care (e.g., health services to treat drug and/or alcohol dependency)
• Minors should be encouraged to discuss medical issues with their parents regardless of the exceptions that apply.

Mnemonic

• Sex (contraception, STIs, prenatal care— usually not abortion)
• Drugs (substance use disorder treatment)
• Rock and roll (emergency/trauma)