Can a non-custodial parent authorize disclosure of information in a minor’s medication record?

In Minnesota, the ability of a non-custodial parent to authorize disclosure of information in a minor’s medication record is not explicitly addressed in the laws governing patient information and privacy. This lack of specific mention means that, generally, the authority to access or disclose a minor's medical records, including medication records, is primarily granted to custodial parents or guardians.

Custodial parents typically have the legal rights to make healthcare decisions, including consent for treatment and access to medical records. In contrast, non-custodial parents generally do not have these rights unless specific legal arrangements have been made or if an emergency arises that requires immediate action. Since there is no clear authorization granted to non-custodial parents in Minnesota law, it is accurate to say that the law does not provide guidance on this issue, supporting the assertion that there is no mention of this situation in Minnesota's legal framework.

Thus, the correct answer acknowledges the ambiguity in the law regarding the rights of non-custodial parents to authorize disclosure of a minor’s medication records.