Treatment of a Minor Policy

Brown Clinic is required to protect the rights of our patients and ensure the safety of minors. Any new patient under the age of 18 must be seen in the presence of their parent and/or legal guardian. It is important that the parent/legal guardian is aware of the minor’s condition or conditions, and everyone understands and follows through with the recommended treatment plan. Parents and/or legal guardians will be asked to provide identification via a valid photo ID.

An established patient (a patient known to the practice and seen within the past 12 months) under the age of 18 may be brought in for a specific visit or timeframe by a non-custodial adult if written permission is given by the parent or legal guardian, and that adult shows valid photo ID. (See Minor Consent Form PDF.) The parent or legal guardian must leave a number where they can be reached on the date of service.

A signed and witnessed consent form from the parent/legal guardian may be signed prior to the visit, allowing the minor patient to be seen without the parent/legal guardian present.

There are certain types of minors authorized to consent because of their status. Some examples are, but not limited to, married minors, minors on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, and minors emancipated by a court order.

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