Do they have to tell them the results?
2006-11-22 06:17:51 · 13 answers · asked by questionable 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Actually, NO.
All 50 states have legal provisions that ensure that minors can consent to their own STD screens and protect the confidentiality of those results. Many states allow minors to consent to all sexual health care (including abortions, but that's another matter altogether). In California, all persons over the age of 12 are entitled to consent to their sexual health care (testing, birth control, abortions, deliveries, etc.).
So doctors do NOT give the results to the parents.
If you are young and looking to get tested for STDs, call Planned Parenthood at 1.800.800.PLAN or call your local public health department for clinic information.
2006-11-22 07:32:34 · answer #1 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal and unethical for a doctor (at least in the State of California) to tell your parents anything. If you are under 18 the doctors hands are tied. They can't tell your parents anything, (it could endanger some teens lives, alcoholic or drug using parents, violent parents). The answer is no and if the doctor did, then file malpractice.
2006-11-22 10:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by CarizmaAngel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of they are meant to be private in spite of in case you're below 18, additionally if no longer he could have advised you so. i could have pronounced as him and asked how they knew. probably your mothers and dads asked for the documents and it substitute into only surpassed over. i could say, sure, surely at 18 they must no longer be attentive to in spite of the place you reside. If this occurs lower back and you're 18 you are able to probable sue or something.
2016-11-26 01:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your age in your state of residence reguirements. Consult www.firstgov.gov and go under your states .gov site there and look up "Age of Emancipation" under state statutes under the Legislature pages/area. Herbert West III west.herb@yahoo.com
2006-11-25 13:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by west.herb@yahoo.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your a minor I believe the doctors have to tell the parents. yes
2006-11-22 06:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by heartyangel98 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes if you are under 18. if you are over 18, its illegal to tell your parents or anyone.
Patient Doctor confidentiality doesnt apply to minors. I work as a counselor, and i have to know the laws very well about confidentiality. Parents have "priveledge" to anything dealing with their children.
2006-11-22 07:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No a doctor cannot discuss your examination with anyone.
2006-11-22 08:00:49 · answer #7 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, even if you are a minor. It is called doctor/patient privacy. Just ask him not and he shouldn't.
2006-11-22 06:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
no no no they cannot it is part of the oath they take...it is called doctor-patient confidentiality
2006-11-22 07:38:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so but what do you consider a minor?
2006-11-22 06:34:03 · answer #10 · answered by babychael 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋