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Could my doctor tell my mom about my bulimia?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I don't know your: Age. I would hope that your family could be incorporated into your treatment. People with bulimia often need specialized treatment. My guess is that your parents would need to pay for this - or their insurance would be used (if you are a minor). I don't know how that would happen if they were kept totally in the dark.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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