Description
. Discuss these guidelines and the laws in Colorado that address adolescent confidential

Explanation & Answer

Attached.
Running head: GUIDELINES AND LAWS ON CONFIDENTIALITY OF ADOLESCENT
HEALTHCARE IN COLORADO
1
Guidelines and Laws on Confidentiality of Adolescent Healthcare in Colorado
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
GUIDELINES AND LAWS ON CONFIDENTIALITY OF ADOLESCENT
HEALTHCARE IN COLORADO
2
Guidelines and Laws on Confidentiality of Adolescent Healthcare in Colorado
Confidentiality in adolescent care is vital to encourage timely disclosure and medical
attention for sensitive health problems like STIs, mental issues, substance abuse,
contraceptive care and pregnancies (Guttmacher Institute, 2018 ). In Colorado, an adolescent
is permitted to seek to obtain prenatal care, contraceptive and STI services and medical care
for a minor without involving the parent/guardian. However, in abortion services, the pare...
