if 17 years old is a pamp smear confidential?

Question

if i have had sex and my parents dont know then they want me to get a pamp smear will they find out... what if they find something wrong wil the doc tell them...

Answer 1

When a young person reaches the age of 12, (in Australia) they can go to their doctor, and have complete confidentiality. Even if the parents are paying for the doctors bill. The parents can not be given ANY information about their child, this includes any tests the doctor may request, or the results of these tests.

The doctor is NOT allowed to talk to any one about you, or your test results. He/she can also tell if someone has had sex, when doing an internal exam or pap test. Pap test do NOT detect sexually transmitted diseases.

I hope your being very sensible about having sex and your using protection against sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy.

I have included a few links about pap smear tests, the last one has a good diagram of the procedure.

Good luck

Answer 2

If you are having sex, you should get a pap smear to make sure you dont have any sexually transmitted infections, and also to consult with a health care privider about the best type of birth control for you.

This is an article I found about what you can expect during a pap:

THE PELVIC EXAM

For the complete physical exam, you will be asked to change into a gown or drape in the exam room. Your physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant will then examine your thyroid gland, heart, lungs, breasts and abdomen to help identify potential health concerns. At this time, you can learn how to examine your breasts. Breast self examination is a valuable habit for women of all ages to develop.

Then you will be asked to lie down, slide to the end of the examination table and put your heels in the footrests, called stirrups. Feeling tense, anxious or even embarrassed is common at this time. Deep breathing and relaxation techniques can be helpful. Your clinician will first look at your external genitalia for signs of redness or infection then proceed to examine your internal pelvic organs. To do this, (s)he will separate the walls of the vagina with a speculum. The speculum is a slender metal or plastic instrument that looks like a duckbill. It should not pinch and may be warmed or moistened before being gently inserted into your vagina.

Though the pelvic exam may be an awkward experience, it should not be painful. You may feel pressure that can be uncomfortable but should not feel pain. Tell your clinician if this is not the case.

At this point, your health care provider can see your cervix. The cervix is the lower portion of your uterus and can be a site of abnormal cell development. The clinician may do a Pap smear at this point.

Additional tests for vaginal or sexually transmitted infections can be taken at this time as well, if necessary. Then the speculum will be removed. A small amount of vaginal bleeding or spotting after your exam can be normal. You clinician will next place two gloved fingers into your vagina while their other hand gently presses on your lower abdomen. This identifies the size, shape, and position of your uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Again, you should feel pressure but not pain.

Finally, a rectal exam may also be performed. Still wearing a glove, your health clinician will insert a finger in the vagina while another well-lubricated finger is gently inserted into the rectum. This is done to determine if there are any masses in the anal canal and also to feel the uterus, cervix, and ovaries. Again, try to relax. If you want to refuse the rectal exam, please let your clinician know.

That's it! Your pelvic exam is over! If you want to use a method of contraception, your health care provider can now help you determine what is right for you.

PS- If you dont know where to go- you can check out: http://www.ncsddc.org/programsites.htm to find a free STD clinic in your area.

PPS- At least in Massachusetts, by law, your parents can't be informed about anything related to your medical care... but if you use their insurance they may get a bill...

Answer 3

It's a pap smear, not a "pamp" smear - and its purpose is to detect changes in the cervix which may indicate pre-cancerous cells or actual cancer. It is NOT going to tell whether or not you've had sexual relations. Nor would the presence of suspicious cells indicate you've had sex. At one point, we thought that someone who had been very promiscuous was much more likely to develop cervical cancer, but now more and more, medical science is telling us that is not the case.
If, in your state you're still considered a minor at 17, the doctor is supposed to inform not just you but whomever is responsible for you, if your pap smear shows anything to be concerned about - your parents or legal guardian - because they're the ones who have to authorize any treatment you may require.

Answer 4

Yes pap smaers are confidential and your the only one their give test results too. If your having sex please think about some type of birth control to prevent unwanted babies. Also you need to take into consideration to the amount of diseases (STD's) there are now days. Smart choice use a condom. HPV is a common (STD) that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts, please get some info on this from your local planned parenthood. IT'S BETTER TO BE SAFE NOW THEN BE SORRY LATER. Try talking to your mom she might be more understanding then you think. Your 17 and growing into a young lady I would think she'd do what was in the best interest of her daughter. Good luck....

Answer 5

well since you are the patient the doctor has to have your consent to disclose any information regarding your care to anyone the law is called HIPPA
It can be tricky if mom comes in the room you may need to alert staff before hand if you don't want your parents to know all your business

Answer 6

It's a PAP smear and yes, it is confidential.

Answer 7

No, the doctor can't tell them. Your pap is confidential. And anything they find. They can't even tell them if you get pregnant.

I don't agree with that, but it is the law.

Answer 8

Yes, it is confidential. Everything said and done in a doctor's office is confidential.

Answer 9

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We have to report the following:
# Statutory Sexual Seduction (N.R.S. 432B.220): This means that if you are 15 years of age or younger and are having sex with someone 18 years of age or older and you tell us, we must report it to law enforcement.
# Child Abuse and Neglect (N.R.S. 432B.220): This means that if we have cause to believe that there is any kind of of abuse or neglect of a minor occurring, we must report it to law enforcement.
# Some Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs): If you have a positive test result for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and/or HIV/AIDS, we will report the results (not your name) to the Health District for statistical purposes. In some cases, a clinic nurse may contact you to ask you to provide information about your sexual contacts. This is in order to provide them with the opportunity of testing and treatment.

Answer 10

Everything is confidential between you and doctor