When young people are assured that physicians will respect their right to confidentiality, they are more likely to seek care, especially reproductive health care. A minor can give informed consent and receive confidential services for all Family Planning Services, including abortion services. A minor in New York can obtain an abortion without parental involvement. New York law forbids the release of medical records pertaining to a minor's abortion to her parents or guardian without the minor's permission. A pregnant minor may consent to medical, dental, health and hospital services relating to prenatal care.
Minors can also consent to labor and delivery services.
Once a child is born, the minor parents can consent to all medical care for themselves and their child. Treatment A minor may be tested and treated for an STD without a parent or guardian's consent. Some STD's must be reported to the Department of Health. STD test results may not be released to parents or guardians without the patient's permission. The informed consent must be in writing.