Pennsylvania HB83 amends the consent requirements for minors seeking mental health treatment.
HB83 amends the act enabling minors to consent to medical, dental, and health services. It allows minors aged sixteen and older to consent to voluntary inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment without parental consent. If a minor objects to continued inpatient treatment, the court must promptly appoint an attorney and schedule a hearing. The act also outlines the conditions for continuing inpatient treatment against a minor's wishes. It exempts minors with special needs from these provisions.
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