Im 16, and wondering GPs arn't allowed to contact your parents/guardians on diagnosis etc if your over 16? right?
2007-09-21 08:19:06 · 7 answers · asked by ♣Kermit the Frog♣ 4 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
e.g testicular cancer, they would not be allowed to tell your parents/guardians?
2007-09-21 08:21:01 · update #1
I think it would depend (among other things) on which state you are in.
A particular office might also have a "privacy policy" brochure which you may be able to read (free) to find out what they would do. You may also be able to ask the office manager questions.
2007-09-21 08:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by A Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally I'm sure that it depends on the state the teenager lives in. Look up the state's teen health law or ask the GP's office directly.
2007-09-22 13:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by dontdoubtit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK if youre 16 or over, they shouldnt be consulting your parents about your problems without your consent. But if you had something life threatening they would probably advise you to tell them anyway.
2007-09-21 15:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by jeanimus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your a minor, and yes they will tell your parents/guardians as they have a legal right to know. They are legally responsible for you and your health/well being.
2007-09-22 00:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ravin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be realistic....how do you expect to have treatment for what is a very cureable cancer without anyone knowing? Its not a STD you know.....
2007-09-21 15:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by Knownow't 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guess that would be a ball ache!
with something as serious as that would you not rather have the support of someone close?
2007-09-21 15:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by andy t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they shouldn't as it's Data protection and should stay confidential.
2007-09-21 15:32:26 · answer #7 · answered by Scarlett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋