Mandatory parental notification: the importance of confidential health care for adolescents.

Karen E. Adams

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Abstract

Studies have shown that lack of confidentiality is a barrier to adolescents use of needed health care services. Professional medical organizations support confidential care for adolescents as a matter of individual and public health. Confidentiality is governed by both state and federal law, and physicians must be aware of both. Physicians must facilitate communication between teens and parents while guaranteeing confidential care to their adolescent patients.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)87-90
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Medical Women's Association (1972)
Volume59
Issue number2
StatePublished - 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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