Consent for Care
Important Information About Minor Consent
The School-Based Health Center (SBHC) encourages students to involve their parents or guardians in healthcare decisions whenever possible and when applicable, the SBHC will assist the student in discussions with parents/guardians.
Under Washington State law, youth may independently access reproductive health care at any age without parental/guardian consent. Youth (age 13 and older) may independently receive drug and alcohol services and mental health treatment without parent/guardian consent. Consent from the student is required to release information regarding their reproductive health, mental health (over 13), and/or substance use (over 13).
For more information about minor consent visit: www.washingtonlawhelp.org and search “minor consent.”
{studentsLegal}, DOB {studentsDate}
I consent and authorize Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) through its School-Based Health Center program to provide medical and dental services to my child. These services may include, but are not limited to: routine medical exams, sports physicals, well-child or teen care, evaluation and treatment of acute illness or injury, immunizations, laboratory testing, x-rays, salivary testing, dental and fluoride treatments. CHC encourages family involvement in the care we provide, however if I am unable to be present, authorization is given for my child to receive services in my absence. This care may be in-person, remotely via phone or telehealth, or both. Consent is also given for referral of care or if necessary emergency transportation to other health care professionals, hospitals, clinics, or healthcare agencies as deemed necessary by CHC staff. This consent does not allow services to be rendered without the student’s consent unless the student is unable to consent.
Consent is given to share necessary information with the health care providers at the SBHC, including exchange of information with the School Nurse and other co-located medical professionals for the purpose of providing the best care for the above named student.
With this consent, services can also be received at any CHC clinic. To see a list of clinic locations, please visit our website at www.CHCsno.org. To schedule an appointment, call CHC at 425-789-3789.
This consent will remain active for the duration of the student’s enrollment at the school served by the SBHC unless expressly revoked in writing.
Privacy and Confidentiality
In accordance with state and/or federal law, when consent is provided for care, health care information is kept confidential. A few exceptions exist, for example:
- Permission is given by the patient or parent/guardian through a signed release of information form
- The patient indicates risk of imminent harm to self or others
- The patient has a life-threatening health problem and is under the age of 18
- There is reason to suspect neglect or abuse
- Certain communicable diseases must be reported to public health authorities
I hereby authorize that:
{studentsLegal} (DOB: {studentsDate}) may receive services healthcare services that are available from, and deemed necessary by, CHC staff.