News & Knowledge New Jersey Handbook: Treatment of Minors UNTIL WHAT AGE IS A PATIENT CONSIDERED A MINOR? In New Jersey, the age of majority is set by statute at 18 years of age. There are specific circumstances in which a minor under age 18 may consent to medical care or treatment. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY MINORS MAKE HEALTHCARE DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES? According to New Jersey Administrative Code, minors may make healthcare decisions if they are: a married person; a pregnant woman; an unmarried pregnant woman who consents to treatment related to the pregnancy of her child; a minor who is or believes he or she may be infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS); a minor who appears to have been sexually assaulted; or a minor suffering from… 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