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Can my parents see when I go to the doctor?
Q: Will my doctor tell my parents what we talked about? 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. There are state laws that require doctors to share information when there is a concern about someone possibly getting hurt.
Can you be 16 and go to the doctor by yourself?
In the United States, you can see a doctor without your parent being in the room. It’s pretty much common practice here for doctors to ask the parents to “step out” for a few minutes when the patient reaches about 14–15 or so. I think you have to have a parent permission to SEE the doctor though but I’m not sure.
Can a 13 year old go to the doctors 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.
Can 17 year olds go to the doctors alone?
In California, theoretically you need a parent present for every doctor visit until age 18, except if the teen is seeking care for an issue related to sex, pregnancy, STD’s, or substance abuse.
How do I tell my parents Im pregnant at 15?
The Conversation
- First, find the words. You might say, “I have something difficult to tell you.
- Be prepared to deal with the reaction. What happens next?
- Give your parents time to speak without jumping in. Listen to what they say.
- Tell them how you feel.
- If you need to, get help breaking the news.
Can I go to the doctors alone 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.
How do I drug test my teenager?
Remember, the best way to do this is through a clinical professional. Talk to your child’s doctor or counselor about your options. Many physicians’ offices and addiction specialists will offer drug testing for teenagers with a history of drug abuse, or whose parents have concerns about a substance use disorder.
Can a doctor treat you without consent of your parents?
A doctor or health care professional, in good faith, trusts your statements about your circumstances, and may treat you without getting your parent’s consent. A doctor or health care professional may tell your parents about treatments they gave you or treatments you need if they feel that it’s not safe to keep the information from your parents.
Can a doctor tell your parents what you need?
A doctor or health care professional may tell your parents about treatments they gave you or treatments you need if they feel that it’s not safe to keep the information from your parents. Many family doctors will treat their minor patients confidentially, but if you’re not sure, ask beforehand.
Do you have to ask your parents for medical treatment?
Many family doctors will treat their minor patients confidentially, but if you’re not sure, ask beforehand. If you get treatment and use your parent’s insurance information, the insurance company will send your parents a notice about the services.
Can I ask my own doctor to treat my teenager?
Many family doctors or pediatricians will agree to treat their teen patients confidentially. That means they won’t tell parents or anyone else unless you say it’s OK. So you may be able to ask your own doctor if he or she will do so.