{"id":1982795,"date":"2023-07-26T03:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T07:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-department-is-boxing-parents-out-of-their-childrens-medical-care-and-records\/"},"modified":"2023-07-26T03:18:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T07:18:59","slug":"defense-department-is-boxing-parents-out-of-their-childrens-medical-care-and-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-department-is-boxing-parents-out-of-their-childrens-medical-care-and-records\/","title":{"rendered":"Defense Dept. Excludes Parents from Kids&#8217; Medical Care &#038; Records"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdefense-department-is-boxing-parents-out-of-their-childrens-medical-care-and-records%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1982795&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Controversial Adolescent \u200cHealth Policies in \u200cthe Military<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Defense (DOD) has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/defense-department-is-boxing-parents-out-of-their-childrens-medical-care-and-records\/\" title=\"Defense Dept. Excludes Parents from Kids' Medical Care &#038; Records\">quietly implemented controversial adolescent health policies<\/a> throughout the military health system (MHS) that kick in when children\u2062 turn 12 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Most parents are shocked to find out that \u200cdoctors prefer to treat their\u2063 adolescent\u200b children in a\u200c completely parent-free setting. This lack of transparency and trust in parents has sparked outrage among parents who feel they should have a say in their child&#8217;s healthcare decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Let me share my personal experience with you, as I embarked on a quest for answers regarding limited online medical record access and being asked\u200b to leave the room during my\u200c child&#8217;s medical appointments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2-long d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-1053578893\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1379703300879-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-70a6c9e05d05e0b5d47c09560a66af4c fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2\" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-70a6c9e05d05e0b5d47c09560a66af4c\"><\/div>\n<p>Two years ago, my\u2062 family made a military move overseas. During our first\u200c well-child visit to the base medical clinic, the doctor informed me that I would be required to \u2063leave the exam room at the next year&#8217;s appointment\u2062 so she could ask my child more &#8220;invasive&#8221; questions as she entered adolescence. This came\u200d as a surprise to me, and it only got\u200d more concerning when I \u2063discovered that I was barred from accessing my child&#8217;s online medical record \u2063once they turned 12.<\/p>\n<p>When I asked the doctor \u200bfor \u200can explanation, she claimed \u2063it was &#8220;above her paygrade.&#8221; Unsatisfied with this vague response, I took matters into my own hands and began seeking answers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Variations in Medical Record Policies<\/h3>\n<p>While waiting for the official policy, which seemed to be a well-kept secret, I delved into research on civilian electronic health records (EHR) systems and policies regarding adolescent \u2063confidentiality and consent. I discovered that managing EHR systems for adolescents is challenging \u200bdue \u200cto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/firearm-background-checks-soar-to-record-high-in-march-ahead-of-biden-gun-control-push\/\" title=\"Firearm Background Checks Soar To Record High In March Ahead Of Biden Gun Control Push\">varying state laws<\/a> on minor consent and\u2063 confidentiality.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s\u200b important for military parents to understand that their \u200brights can differ significantly depending on \u2064the state they are in. State laws can override the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), potentially limiting parents&#8217; \u2064access to their children&#8217;s medical records.<\/p>\n<p>For example, California \u200claw allows minors to obtain an abortion without parental involvement or notification, while Florida law requires parental consent and notification for minors seeking an abortion. These variations highlight the need for parents to be\u2064 aware\u200c of their rights and the policies in\u200b their specific state.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doctors&#8217; Preference for Alone\u2062 Time with Kids<\/h3>\n<p>Doctors often request that parents\u200d leave the\u2064 exam room during well-child checks to conduct a psychosocial assessment without parental interference. This practice is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics \u200c(AAP) but has become highly politicized.<\/p>\n<p>Parents understandably feel outraged that doctors can ask \u2062invasive questions about their child&#8217;s sexual life and other sensitive topics while excluding them from the conversation. This raises concerns about \u200dthe trust placed in medical personnel over parents.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DOD Policy and the Role of Bureaucrats<\/h3>\n<p>After months of investigation and submitting requests\u200d for information, I finally obtained the DOD policy on disclosure\u200c of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-holders-wife-accused-of-major-hipaa-breach\/\" title=\"Eric Holder's Wife Accused of Major HIPAA Breach\">protected health information<\/a> (PHI) for military minors. The policy states that disclosure is guided by the state law where the treatment is received.<\/p>\n<p>However, when conflicting state laws arise, the Defense \u2064Health Agency (DHA) sets the policy in the absence of state law. This means that \u200bDHA, composed of unelected bureaucrats, ultimately decides the policies\u2064 that affect military parents and their access to their children&#8217;s medical\u200b records.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s \u2062disheartening to realize that in the absence of clear state law\u2064 guidance, federal law is not\u200c the fallback option. Instead, policies created by unelected \u2064bureaucrats take precedence, leaving parents feeling powerless and excluded from their child&#8217;s healthcare decisions.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting\u2064 Parental Rights and Child \u2064Safety<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s evident that \u2064military parents cannot rely solely\u2064 on the system they once trusted to care for their children. In light of \u200dthese concerning policies, it&#8217;s crucial for parents \u2064to push back, stay\u200d informed,\u200b and advocate for \u200dtheir rights.<\/p>\n<p>Parents should actively participate in their child&#8217;s medical appointments, \u200bespecially if the doctor is a\u2064 stranger. By staying involved, parents can\u200b ensure the health and safety of their children and maintain the vital parent-child relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The DOD has discreetly introduced contentious adolescent health policies in the MHS, effective from age 12. Due to their elusive nature and absence from public display at base clinics, parents are often taken aback to discover doctors&#8217; preference for treating their children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":799,"featured_media":1982796,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1982795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1982795","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/799"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1982795"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1982795\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1982796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1982795"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1982795"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1982795"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}