> Let’s replace technologist by medical professionals and you can see immediately that parents consent is required for most medical procedures barring edge case

> Let’s replace technologist by medical professionals and you can see immediately that parents consent is required for most medical procedures barring edge cases where doctors get a court order. Many states allow minors to receive mental health treatment without the consent of their parents and allow those minors to retain confidentiality. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F1067828X.2013.777380 https://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F1067828X.2013.777380