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2. Prior authorization - Wikipedia

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   Prior authorization is a check run by some insurance companies or third-party payers in the United States before they will agree to cover certain prescribed medications or medical procedures. [2] There are a number of reasons that insurance providers require prior authorization, including age, medical necessity, the availability of a generic ...

3. Mature minor doctrine - Wikipedia

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   The mature minor doctrine is a rule of law found in the United States and Canada accepting that an unemancipated minor patient may possess the maturity to choose or reject a particular health care treatment, sometimes without the knowledge or agreement of parents, and should be permitted to do so. [1]

4. Power of attorney - Wikipedia

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   Power of attorney. A power of attorney (POA) or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs (which may be financial or regarding health and welfare), business, or some other legal matter.

5. Oklahoma bill would make medical care requiring prior ... - AOL

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   The bill defines prior authorization as “the process by which utilization review entities determine the medical necessity and medical appropriateness of otherwise covered health care services ...

6. Parental consent - Wikipedia

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   A parent's right to give consent, or be informed, before their minor child undergoes medical treatment. [3] See informed consent for such legislation in general, or minors and abortion [4] for legislation relating specifically to abortion. [5] Some jurisdictions stop short of requiring parental consent for abortion but require parental ...

7. Informed consent - Wikipedia

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   The informed consent doctrine is generally implemented through good healthcare practice: pre-operation discussions with patients and the use of medical consent forms in hospitals. However, reliance on a signed form should not undermine the basis of the doctrine in giving the patient an opportunity to weigh and respond to the risk.