It all seems so simple, but from the KFF Health Policy Reports
While parents can access their teenagers' nonconfidential paper records, EHR systems thus far do not have a way to prevent parents from accessing confidential material. As a result, many EHR providers are "revoking parental access to children's records as soon as they turn 13," according to the Journal. In addition, teenagers generally cannot access their own records because their status as a minor does not permit them to enter into the necessary security agreements for EHRs.
Reports provides links to groups who are examining this conundrum.
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