Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My birthday is july 19, 1997, age16 is a pediatritan able to keep stuff confidential between us two without my parents knowing or am i under age ?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: Unfortunately as a minor your parents can still be told about your medical history. However, this should not stop you from seeking medical care. Its possible to discuss things with your doctor and ask them to not just give the information but only give the information when specifically asked.
Answered 5/27/2014
4k views
Depends: In my office I give parents the option of allowing the kid >12 to be seen alone, with written authorization. The kid is free to have a personal discussion, which can be about sex,development or other sensitive issues. I tell them this can remain confidential unless they express ideas about self harm or hurting others.insurance documents often list diagnosis that will be sent to the parents
Answered 7/2/2016
1.2k views
Confidential`: I think the degree of confidentiality depends on the problem you may have or need to hide most doctors including pediatricians will be discreet with in reason
Answered 5/27/2014
4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I take .5 mg of Ativan (lorazepam) once a day at nighttime before bed. My birthday is this Friday I wanted to have a beer or two. Would this be ok?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My child loses his both lower central incissors 5 months before his 5th birthday, new teeth starts developing in it's place.is that too early for his age.no teeth decay history .any cause for concern?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I had breast development and periods both start at age 10 about 2 months before my birthday. I my puberty precocious(any sign early) or not?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My parents are deceased, at age four I remember having a black dot on my uvula, Unable to keep food down, was in hospital two weeks. What was it?
I have had E.M.G. testing resulting in a confirmation of carpal tunnel syndrome, but took no proper treatment. The doctor stated that it was a minor problem from testing. I am 37, take care of aging parents as well as two children; being active is a neces
Birthday's coming up & it's my 20th one, i want too lose weight before it comes . It's in two weeks though . Any suggestions?
Another child licked my two year old daughters cupcake at a birthday party and then my daughter immediate took a bite from where he licked. Should I be worried about meningitis?
Hi my age is 18.5 , can i still increase height? After my last birthday at 18 i was increased 1 CM after that i stopped, my height Is 177.5 now
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
