
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my privacy protected at Nucleus Clinic?
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At Nucleus Clinic, we follow the guidelines of patient confidentiality rights according to HIPAA. Everyone at Nucleus Clinic is guaranteed the right to confidential medical services. In most cases, information about you cannot be shared with anyone without your written permission. Most common exceptions to this rule are:
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We must report child abuse.
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We are required to report certain STIs to the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Any serious health threat to a minor must be reported to a parent/guardian.
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We must comply with court ordered subpoenas or other legal documents.
I’m a minor (under age 18), what do I need to know about receiving care at Nucleus Clinic?
Minnesota has state laws that allow minors to consent to certain types of services without parent or guardian permission (Minnesota Statutes Sections 144.341 - 144.3441). These laws help young people seek confidential health care for sensitive issues such as pregnancy or pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infections, and substance use. Read more on the MN Department of Health's website.
Can I just walk-in for a visit at Nucleus Clinic?
Walk in appointments are welcome; however, there is often a longer wait time if you walk-in. To ensure lessof a wait appointments are strongly encouraged.
What if I don't carry medical insurance?
​No problem. We accept all patients regardless of your ability to pay. We have a sliding fee scale for those who are paying out of pocket. We can also help assess your eligibility for the Minnesota Family Planning Program (MFPP). If you qualify for MFPP, we can help you with enrollment into the program.
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How will the recent Supreme Court ruling on Roe v Wade affect the services that the Nucleus Clinic provides?​
The ruling will not affect the services that we provide at Nucleus Clinic. We will continue to provide the same confidential, compassionate, high quality and low-cost reproductive and sexual health services that we always have. For services that we do not perform, we will provide you with applicable resources.