Guidelines evolve on child health records
Michigan privacy laws limit parent and caregiver access to certain health records when a child turns 12. Here's how families can navigate these changes.
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Michigan privacy laws limit parent and caregiver access to certain health records when a child turns 12. Here's how families can navigate these changes.
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