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MY TURN: Senate Bill 1329 impacts minors' health care

by CRYSTAL PYRAK, MD /Guest Opinion
| July 4, 2024 1:00 AM

As families across Idaho gear up for summer adventures, I'm compelled to address a legislative change that will impact pediatric health care access that started July 1. Senate Bill 1329 warrants our attention.

This new law increases parental involvement in minors' health care. While parental consent is crucial, the scope of this legislation extends its impact across all health care services, including physical therapists, counselors and chiropractors, etc.; not just doctors. 

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