Can 16 year olds go to the doctors alone?

Can 16 year olds go to the doctors alone?

Teens can make their own appointments for confidential services and come in to see a doctor or other medical or mental health professional at Kaiser Permanente medical offices.

Can a 16 year old make medical decisions?

In California, a minor is defined as a person under the age of 18 years. Generally, minors may not consent for medical diagnosis or treatment.

At what age can a child make his own decisions?

18 years

Can a 16 year old give informed consent?

California law authorizes the parent(s) or guardian of a minor to give informed consent for most medical decisions, including mental health treatment, on behalf of the minor.

Can a 16 year old refuse medical treatment?

A child under the age of 18 who lives independently without the support of parents and makes his or her own day-to-day decisions may petition the court for emancipation. If granted, the minor will have the same legal rights as an adult, including the right to consent to (and refuse) medical treatment.

Can I get abortion pills without my parents knowing?

It depends on where you live. Your state may require one or both of your parents to give permission for your abortion or be told of your decision prior to the abortion. However, in most states you can ask a judge to excuse you from these requirements.

How can I get the pill without my parents knowing?

But if you feel like you can’t talk to your parents, you can still look into birth control options and get sexual-health care. Make an appointment with your general doctor or gynecologist . Or you can go to your local Planned Parenthood (or student health center if your school has one).

What age can a girl go on the pill?

A: Age 16 tends to the most common age to start birth control as it allows a young woman to be established in her cycle before potentially disrupting it.

Does pill stop periods?

There are birth control pill regimens designed to prevent bleeding for three months at a time or for as long as a year. But it’s possible to prevent your period with continuous use of any birth control pill. This means skipping the placebo pills and starting right away on a new pack.

Is the pill safe for 16 year olds?

The birth control pill is a safe and effective method of birth control. Most young women who take the Pill have none to very few side effects. The side effects that some women have while on the Pill include: irregular menstrual bleeding (more common with the mini-pill)

Can a 12 year old take Plan B?

Emergency contraceptive pills, like Plan B One-Step, provide effective pregnancy prevention but females under age 17 must have a prescription to purchase them. There are no data about such young girls because their need for emergency contraception is exceedingly rare.

Can a 14 year old take Plan B pill?

Emergency contraception (EC), also known as the morning-after pill, is now available over-the-counter at drugstores to women over 17 without a prescription. Teens under 17 can still get EC the old-fashioned way — with a prescription.