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How old do you have to be so that a doctor is not at liberty to discuss what's wrong with you to your parents?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Confidentiality: It varies from state to state, but i think 16 is the national standard.

Dr Roukhadze agreed

Answered 4/19/2014

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