I wanna go to a clinic to get tested 4 stds. I know its confidintial but if I have one will they still keep it secret?
2007-05-19 11:41:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
yes, they have to keep it secret
2007-05-19 11:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your age and where you live. I think universally, if you are 16 and over, they will keep it confidential. However, if you do test positive for a communicable disease, it will be reported to the board of health in your area for statistical purposes, I do not believe your name is used.
Regardless of whether or not your parents would be told, you should get tested if you believe you are at risk. There are some diseases that can be transmitted through means other than sexual contact, that are considered sexually transmitted.
Call your local clinic, you should have a youth clinic in your area if you live in a big city and ask them if they do annonymous testing for std's.
If you think you have an std, do not let it go, better to get it checked out and get treated. You do not need to risk your health like that. Your parents were young once too. And really, if they did happen to find out, what is the worst that could happen? They yell at you and ground you? Don't mess with your health and your future ability to have children. These things will not go away on their own. If you are infected, get it treated!
2007-05-19 11:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by tigerlily01ca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, by law they are supposed to keep it secret. Just between you and them.
Get check, even if they might tell your parents. It's better to know than to go on not knowing.
2007-05-19 11:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by ξℓ Çђαηφσ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't matter. Read up on what will happen if you do have an STD and you don't go. I'd rather face my parents.
2007-05-19 11:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by Lance 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They 100% keep it confidential. Its illegal for them not too.
2007-05-19 11:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by arwen_1984 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT IS CONFIDENTIAL! i know you probably dont want to hear this but oh well im saying it anyway cause i have to PLEASE FOR YOUR SAKE STOP HAVING SEX IF YOU DO USEEEEEEEE PROTECTION YOUR WAY TO YOUNG FOR THAT ANYWAY IF YOUR AFRAID OF THEM TELLING YOUR PARENTS!
2007-05-19 11:45:48 · answer #6 · answered by lita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so... they won't tell
2007-05-19 11:45:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it depends.......but yes they should
2007-05-19 11:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by Minda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-05-19 11:45:00 · answer #9 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋