17. Balancing Confidentiality and Access in Adolescent Gynecology Practices: Responding to the 21st Century Cures Act

The 21st Century Cures Act is a federal mandate which requires sharing clinical notes with patients. To be in compliance, there must be balance between parent/guardian access and adolescent privacy. Healthcare providers must ensure confidential sharing of medical information with adolescents while maintaining parent/guardian access to some health information. This is particularly important in the provision of reproductive health care, where patient privacy is paramount.
Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research