4.10 Can I see my minor child’s medical file?

You can see your minor child’s file. However, a child 14 and over can refuse to let his/her parents see the file. The doctor must then decide if letting the parent see the file could harm the child’s health. If the doctor decides it can harm the child, the parent may not see the file. If the doctor feels it will not harm the child, the parent may see the file even if the child has not consented.

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