parental notification
Informing the parents
Parental notification is the requirement that parents or guardians be informed before a minor receives certain services—most commonly abortion, but also other medical procedures, school activities, or legal matters.
Laws mandating parental notification vary by jurisdiction: The state requires parental notification but not consent for minors seeking abortions.
Distinguished from parental consent, which requires permission rather than mere notice.
- school policyFormal rules for students
- permission slipWritten parental authorization
- juvenile justiceLegal system for minors
- phone callRemote voice conversation
- emergency contactPerson called during crisis
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- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
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Protected health information principle
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