N.L. premier to reverse policy that blocks parents’ access to their children’s medical records (opens original article in a new tab)

Newfoundland's premier reversed a policy that blocked parents from accessing their children's medical records, promising legislative changes to ensure parental access.

• Newfoundland's premier announced reversal of a policy blocking parents from accessing children's medical records
• Policy denied access unless parents were designated 'proxy' with youth consent for ages 12-15
• Government will review legislation to protect parental access to medical records