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Re: confidentialityFrom: anonymous3 (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:05:55 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 11 Sep 2002, Ashley wrote: > >I am 16 years old and have been having irregular, painful periods for >quite some time now. I'm fed up and want to see an obstetrician to see >what's the matter. However, I have scars on my legs from my past of >cutting myself and I'm afraid the doctor will tell my Mom. Does she >have to keep everything regarding my visit confidential, even from my >Mom, including that? Typically yes, however - at your age, the doctor may feel it is necessary to tell your mother. I am not sure about this though since it is not a current problem with you. If the scars are noticable, the doctor will most definitely ask you if you or someone else did this to you if you do not mention it first. Expect questions - and be prepared to answer them. Why not just explain this to your mother before going to the doctor? It seems like you definitely need a doctor visit - and something that is in the past should not prevent you from fixing any problems you have presently. Another suggestion is to go with an Aunt, Grandmother, or other adult figure that might understand the situation a little better.
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