Can a parent refuse to give medication to a child?

State intervention on a medical decision for a minor may go further than just health care. When parents refuse necessary or life-saving care for their child, they could face serious legal consequences as well. States often refer to this as medical neglect and have laws against it.

Can my parents see my medication if im on their insurance?

No. As the policy holder, they have the right to access the explanation of benefits, which explains what their insurance policy was applied to. Sometimes certain types of medications will give a vague explanation, such as psych meds or birth control but that may be state or even policy dependent.

Can my mom fill my prescription?

Can a patient have a family member, friend, or other person pick up a filled prescription, medical supplies, x-rays, or other similar forms of patient information, for the patient? Yes. HIPAA allows the pharmacist to give the filled prescription to the relative or friend.

Can a child pick up a prescription?

In the event of concern, a pharmacist may reserve the right to refuse to supply dispensed medicines to anyone under the age of 16 years without the presence of a parent/guardian, or appropriate adult; or alternatively, only by prior arrangement with the pharmacy.

Can I get birth control on my parents insurance without them knowing?

If you’re not able to use your parents’ health insurance without them finding out, you can still access prescription birth control by going to a Title X clinic, such as Planned Parenthood. Services are confidential, and they’re usually offered on a sliding scale.

What happens if I don’t pick up prescription?

What happens if you don’t pick up a prescription? Most prescriptions only take a few hours to a few days to fill. However, if you fail to return or send someone else to get your prescription, the pharmacist will cancel the prescription and restock the medication.

Can a 16 year old collect a prescription for someone else?

Yes, you can pick up a prescription on behalf of someone else.

Can a 16 year old get a prescription?

The only time a doctor can speak to someone else about you without your permission is when there is a danger that your safety, or someone else’s safety, might be at risk. If you are under 16, your doctor needs to be sure that you understand and are able to make your own decisions about your medical treatment.

What should I do if my mother denied my medical needs?

If you are old enough then go yourself to any medical clinic, explain to them your situation and they will help you. Ask them to stay confidential as it is illigal for your mother to deny your medical needs and concerns and you could be placed in a foster care situation temporaraly due to the neglect of your medical needs….

What happens if you don’t have insurance to pay for medication?

If you don’t have insurance, and they do treat you, and give you a prescription to be filled for medication. This has to be filled at a pharmacy. The pharmacy will ask you, or your mom for her insurance card, the pharmacy then bills your insurance company, and you go home with your medication.

What should I do if my doctor won’t help me?

If the doctor won’t help you, which is highly unlikely, then go to the Police department nearest you and tell your story. I’ll bet you won’t ever be neglected in that way again. As a fallback, be sure to let your neighbors know what is going on. A good neighbor can be an abused child’s best friend.

What should I do if my child is being neglected?

Failing that, the school comes into play or a neighbor or a family friend. So, go to the doctor and tell the doctor what happened. If the doctor won’t help you, which is highly unlikely, then go to the Police department nearest you and tell your story. I’ll bet you won’t ever be neglected in that way again.