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I'm wondering if i go to my gp would she be required by law to tell my parents?

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Confidentiality: Most issues discussed with your doctor are covered by confidentiality. The doctor would need your permission to let your parents know what you discussed. Most topics that you would like to be private, are covered by this confidentially.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/30/2013

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