Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could a 13 year old see the doctor without a parent?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends : In some practices (mine included) parents can authorize their teens to see the doctor alone during part or all of the visit. This promotes confidential dialogue and decision making by the kid. I request that the kids tell the parents what we discussed to whatever level they wish. The kids in some states can seek out treatment for std's or related issues @ some free clinics.
Answered 4/23/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hi. My 17 year old niece has been sick for about two weeks. Doctors said it was strep throat, then mono, but it's neither and her throat is still very swollen. She has a fever of 100 F. We are quite certain that it is her wisdom teeth. Her parents still h
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What to do if i'm 16 years old. Can i go to the doctor for anti- depressants without my parents?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
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?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My friend is 18 yrs old.She wants to know if doctors would do abortion if its just her all alone not with her parents?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Am i allowed to see a doctor about a mental assessment without parental permission / knowledge?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm 16 years old, and today I found a lump attached to one of my testicles. It grew through the day and swelled. It hurts very badly, and I'm not sure what to do. I'm pretty embarrassed about it, but should I tell my parents and go see a doctor?
Do doctors just automatically look for CP or do some parents have to bring it up to them..? (2 year old possible mild cp)
In what state can a 16 year old give birth without parental consent to the doctor?
My 3 year old son just returned from the doctor & she confirmed that he has HFMD. Dad forgot to ask doc if we (parents) can be carriers? I would like to know because I would not want co-workers to in
If a LCSW recommended ADHD stimulants to a 17 Year old can a psychiatrist/ physician/ nurse practitioner prescribe against his parents wishes?
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
