In recent weeks, release of information (ROI) clerks have raised questions regarding the release of minors information. As the lead ROI Clerk, you have been asked by the HIM Department Director to compose a procedure that addresses a minors release of information to adoptive parents, and to an emancipated minor. Create a procedure for each type of release (adoptive parents and emancipated minor) and note whether or not releasing information is appropriate.
Here are three resources to get you started:
https://bok.ahima.org/doc?oid=301857#.X_4JdBZOlPY
https://www.totalmedicalcompliance.com/2020/07/hipaa-and-battling-parents/
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/personal-representatives-and-minors/index.html