News & Knowledge Maryland Handbook: Treatment of Minors UNTIL WHAT AGE IS A PATIENT CONSIDERED A MINOR? In Maryland, a person under the age of 18 is considered a minor. There are a number of circumstances under which a minor may consent to medical treatment without parental consent. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY MINORS MAKE HEALTHCARE DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES? According to the Maryland Code of Regulations, there are a number of circumstances in which a minor may consent to medical treatment without the consent of a parent or guardian. In these situations, a minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent. A licensed healthcare practitioner who treats a minor who provides consent is not liable for civil damages or subject to any criminal or disciplinary penalty solely because the minor does not… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in to see full post Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT July 29, 2022February 15, 2023Clinical Care | Forms & Templates | Patient Management | Policy Templates Policy: Transition of Pediatric Patient to Adult Provider Policy Read more September 11, 2020February 24, 2023Patient Management Florida Handbook: Treatment of Minors Until what age is a patient considered a minor? In Florida, a person under the age of 18 is considered a minor. With the exception of… Read more November 19, 2019February 24, 2023Patient Management Quick Start Guide: Treatment of Minors Treatment of Minors UNTIL WHAT AGE IS A PATIENT CONSIDERED A MINOR? If state laws do not specify the age of majority, the federal registry defines… Read more