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Can the doctor tell your parents if you smoke?
According to the laws in the State of California, your doctor or nurse cannot tell your parents or guardians anything about your exam if you’re seen for any confidential services.
Can my 16 year old go to the doctor alone?
California law allows teens to receive some healthcare services without a parent/guardian present. Healthcare providers must keep those services confidential, which means clinicians will share information about these visits with parents only if a teen agrees or if the clinician determines that someone is in danger.
Can a teenager go to the hospital alone?
It is legal in every state to provide emergency medical care to a minor without parental consent. Minors may consent to emergency care if they have the capacity to do so. Neither parental nor patient consent or assent is needed for such care.
Should you work with your aging parent’s doctor directly?
When you can work with the doctor directly, you have an advantage. If a checkup is needed, the doctor’s office can contact your aging parent and ask them to come in for an appointment. It would be great if every aging parent took their healthcare seriously and got regular checkups.
How can I talk to my daughter about her doctor visit?
Considering the kinds of topics that can come up in a conversation with a doctor, many parents might feel uncomfortable at the thought of being excluded from the discussion. That’s why a key element in addressing this matter is to examine your relationship with your daughter and to invest time and energy into strengthening those ties.
How do I convince my child to go to the Doctor?
Name it: losing weight or gaining a lot in a short time, looking pale, seeming weaker than usual, being confused, etc. Ask them who the doctor is if you don’t have this information and ask them to see the doctor just so you can stop worrying. This approach gets to the usual motivation parents have that they don’t want to burden their children.
What happens during a routine pediatric exam?
During a routine exam, your pediatrician will look at the external genitalia to check for anomalies or physical signs of suspected abuse. If a child is uncomfortable or refuses, force should never be used.