Mrs. Patterson brings her 17-year-old daughter Kelly in for a prenatal exam. When you inform Mrs. Patterson of the amount owed for today, she exclaims, "Oh, no! Kelly moved out last week and is staying with the rascal that did this to her. She can pay for her own care!" What should you do?
A. Explain to Mrs. Patterson that she is still responsible because her daughter is a minor.
B. Ask for legal evidence that Kelly is an emancipated minor.
C. Require Kelly to pay the entire amount due.
D. Call Kelly's father to see if he will pay the bill.
E. Call Kelly's boyfriend and tell him that he is responsible for the bill.
B. Ask for legal evidence that Kelly is an emancipated minor.
If Kelly is an emancipated minor, she is responsible for her own bills. However, you need legal proof of emancipation, otherwise the parent is considered legally responsible for payment.
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