Do doctors have the obvligation to inform parents of conditions a teen has? even if the teen dosent wish it?
2007-05-02 09:15:01 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Actually, if the child specifcally says to the doctor that they do not want their parents informed the doctor cannot say anything. It is the law.
In Canada, at 14 you can consent to your own medical things, you control your medical decisions from age 14. It is good, then parents do not have to know everything. The US has it wrong, waiting til the kids are 18 to consent.
2007-05-02 12:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by Popsicle_1989 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only procedures a doc should perform on a minor without the parents permission is in the event of a life threatening situation, or maybe a nasty cut or scrap can be cleaned and bandaged. but thats it!!
2007-05-02 16:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the only time anything should be done without parental permission is in the event of life threatning injuries.
2007-05-02 16:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by yetti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I'm legally responsible, no procedure should be done w/o parents knowledge
2007-05-02 16:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by doubletree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASHLEY,
AS LONG AS THE CHILD IS A MINOR, UNDER 18, THEN THE PARENTS/CARETAKERS ARE ALWAYS LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS NEED THEIR CONSENT.
2007-05-02 16:27:02 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the teen is a minor, you betcha.
2007-05-02 16:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes we should not always have to tell, but most of the time, we do.
2007-05-02 16:23:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NONE!
2007-05-02 17:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋