Do doctors have to release medical information the parents even if they are a minor?

It depends on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case. In general, doctors are required to maintain patient confidentiality, even when the patient is a minor. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as when the parents have a legal right to the information or when the doctor believes that the information is necessary to protect the child's health or safety.

Here are some examples of when doctors may be required to release medical information to parents:

* If the parents have legal custody of the child. In most jurisdictions, parents have a legal right to access their child's medical records. This right may be limited in some cases, such as when the child is emancipated or when the doctor believes that the information is not in the child's best interests.

* If the doctor believes that the information is necessary to protect the child's health or safety. Doctors are required to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the authorities. They may also be required to release medical information to parents if they believe that the information is necessary to protect the child from harm.

In some cases, doctors may be required to get a court order before they can release medical information to parents. This is usually the case when the child is emancipated or when the parents do not have legal custody.