News & Knowledge North Carolina Handbook: Treatment of Minors UNTIL WHAT AGE IS A PATIENT CONSIDERED A MINOR? In North Carolina, a person under the age of 18 is considered to be a minor. With the exception of certain qualifying situations and treatment for specific medical conditions, medical practices must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian before treating an unemancipated minor. UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY MINORS MAKE ALL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES? According to North Carolina law, a minor who is legally emancipated may make healthcare decisions for himself or herself. An emancipated minor is: a juvenile who is 16 or 17 years of age and has been emancipated by judicial action, a married juvenile, or any person who is currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Note… 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