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Can a 17 year old go to the doctor alone?
California law allows teens to receive some healthcare services without a parent/guardian present. Healthcare providers must keep those services confidential, which means clinicians will share information about these visits with parents only if a teen agrees or if the clinician determines that someone is in danger.
Does the gynecologist have to tell your parents?
You don’t need your parents’ permission to go to the gyno. Seriously! All gynecologists are required by law—repeat: required by law—to keep your visit and your convo completely confidential. (The only way that changes is if you say something that strongly suggests you’ll harm yourself or someone else.)
How do I see a doctor without my parents knowing?
Yep, you can totally visit a doctor without your mother. At most. When you call to make an appointment, the best thing to do is ask about that particular doctor’s privacy policies.
Can I book my own doctors appointment at 15?
Anyone can make an appointment to see a doctor, no matter how old they are. But if you’re under 16, you may be asked if anyone knows you are registering with the doctor. If you don’t want others to know that you’ve seen a doctor, then you don’t have to tell anyone, but it may be important to do so.
Can I go to a gynecologist without my mom?
Can a 14 year old see a doctor without parent?
Different people are ready at different ages to see a doctor or a nurse alone, and legally there is no set age to be seen without your parents. You can come alone or can even bring them along and leave them in the waiting room if you wanted to be seen by the doctor or nurse on your own.
Does my doctor have to tell my parents?
Q: Will my doctor tell my parents what we talked about? A: Your doctor will keep the details of what you talk about private, or confidential. The only times when your doctor cannot honor your privacy is when someone is hurting you or you are going to hurt yourself or someone else.
How can I go to a gynecologist without my parents?
At most Planned Parenthood health centers, you can see a doctor or nurse without your parents, and the same goes for lots of other OB/GYN offices. When you call to make an appointment, the best thing to do is ask about that particular doctor’s privacy policies.
Can a 15-year-old see a doctor without parental consent?
Katherine Ryan (KR) is a 15-year old who comes to the clinic and wants to know whether she can see a doctor and receive treatment without parental consent. Can the clinician treat KR as she is requesting? Maybe. Generally, parental consent is required before medical care can be rendered to someone under the age of 18 (a “minor”).
Can I go to the Doctor without my parents knowing?
If you′re under eighteen and don′t live at home, you may be able to obtain medical care without your parents’ consent or them knowing. You′re allowed to go to the doctor on your own, for example, if you′re emancipated (legally free) under the laws of your state, or if you′re married or a parent.
Can I get health insurance without a parent’s consent?
Dear Angel: It depends on the laws where you live. Every state has laws about minors obtaining health and medical services without parental consent. Since your sister is an adult, ask her to check with a local health agency (for example, Planned Parenthood) about the laws that apply to you.
Can I go to Planned Parenthood Without my parents’ consent?
Every state has laws about minors obtaining health and medical services without parental consent. Since your sister is an adult, ask her to check with a local health agency (for example, Planned Parenthood) about the laws that apply to you. We assume you’re under 18. Good luck.