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And some doctors may consider a child not capable and insist on telling the child’s parent or guardian if they treat the child. So if you’re a child and you want your doctor to keep your medical information confidential, talk to the doctor before you get treatment to see if they agree you are capable and will keep your information confidential. If not, you can seek a different doctor. | And some doctors may consider a child not capable and insist on telling the child’s parent or guardian if they treat the child. So if you’re a child and you want your doctor to keep your medical information confidential, talk to the doctor before you get treatment to see if they agree you are capable and will keep your information confidential. If not, you can seek a different doctor. | ||
For more information on patient confidentiality, check script [[Getting Your Medical Records (Script 421)|421], called “Getting Your Medical Records”. | For more information on patient confidentiality, check script [[Getting Your Medical Records (Script 421)|421]], called “Getting Your Medical Records”. | ||
==Does medical care have to be in the child’s best interest?== | ==Does medical care have to be in the child’s best interest?== | ||