Case Study:
16-year-old female comes into the clinic with her mother for evaluation of acne and headaches. When the doctor is taking the history, the young girl discloses that she has a boyfriend, that she is sexually active, and her partner occasionally uses condoms. Her last menstrual period was two months ago, and she is concerned about being pregnant. She would like to get a pregnancy test. She also would like to get contraceptive pills if she is not pregnant. She asks that you do not tell her mother that she is sexually active or that she is getting a pregnancy test. What is the doctor obligated to do in this matter? Go straight to the girl's parents, or treat the girl without consulting the parents on the proper path of treatment?
Questions:
Q1. Can you do a pregnancy test without the mother's permission?
Q2. Can you do a pelvic examination without the mother's permission?
Q3. Who is responsible for payment of her pelvic examination and testing?
Q4. Does the insurance company have to keep her information confidential?
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.