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huh?
Ok, I thought doctors were supposed to be confidential. When I go to my annual check up I can't go into the room by myself, they require my mom to be there. I'm not allowed to ask her to leave. Sometimes there are some embarrassing questions I need to ask right in front of my mom.
Whats up with this? Could it be because its a pediatrician?
17/F
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Once a child is past the age of 12 (in most states) the doctor is not supposed to discuss details with your parents unless you say it is okay. Meaning if you are pregnant or have a disease they can't tell your parents without your consent. I would ask your mom to please stay in the waiting room in case there is anything you want to discuss in private. Her feelings will be hurt probably or she will think you have something to hide but since you're 17 she should recognize the request as a sign of your growing up. You can also call the Dr's office and tell them that you don't want your mother in the room with you but don't want to cause a scene so could they please tell her that under the HIPAA laws she can not be in the room until after the Dr has seen you.
"Here is some general information on the HIPAA laws and the website in case you want to use it in a talk with your mom.
State laws where you live will determine how much of your child's PHI you can get through HIPAA. In many states, minors can consent to treatment and testing for STDs and alcohol and drug treatment, so parents might not be able to access these records. A Pediatrician can also restrict a parents access if they think that it will harm the child. And you can't access your own or your child's psychotherapy notes.
To protect your children's confidentiality, and enhance their relationship with their Pediatrician, you might sign an agreement that they have a confidential relationship so that you won't have access to your children's records."
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hm, thats really weird i go to a pediatrician too and my parents haven't come in with me for like 4 years and i'm 17 too. You might wanna try to get your mom to go to a different doctor because that shouldn't happen.
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That could be the problem. At 17 you
should be seeing a doctor without a
parent being present.
Its an odd doctor who would even allow that.
At your age most doctors are smart enough to
realize you may have questions not for a
parents ears. They also aren't getting the
full and honest patient history from young
patients because they should know most
will not admit to being sexually active
with parents present.
If at all possible ask your mom to take
you to another doctor. If she won't and
you have questions, look up your local
health department and go in for a chat. :)
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