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because you are under age, she might tell your mother, but it is still patient confidentiality, she will most likely not tell. The only thing she would have to tell your mother under the law is if you are trying to hurt yourself or someone else, and that's it. So since that's not the case, i don't think you need to worry.

HIPAA regulations demand patient record confidentiality. I have seen medical people sued/get fired for discussing medical information with a patient while others were in the room -- responding to questions the patient asked!

That you are under the age of majority might make some (minor) differences, but not many.

Just FYI: If you want the visit to remain completely confidential, then you need to make sure you do ALL of the following:

1) Do not use your parents insurance. Pay for this yourself, pay cash, and pay at the time services are performed.

2) Explain to the doctor that you want all of this information to remain confidential. She may not discuss this information with anyone but you.

3) Make sure you continue to go to a female OB/GYN.

Males have a tendency to photograph nude patients. Probably less than 20% of them do, but they still do. With/without your consent, and probably without your knowledge. Technology is a wonderful thing. I rely on it daily.

And now for the BIG ONE!!!

4) NEVER have sex without using a NEW condom EACH TIME! Open the package yourself, inspect the condom, and watch as he puts it on. If you need a lubricant, use K-Y brand ONLY -- no generics, and nothing else.

If you are giving him a bl*w j*b, then either: 1) use a non-lubricated one, or, 2) after you put it on him, wash the condom off with warm water ONLY (you probably don't want to put the lubricant and spermicide in your mouth).

Doesn't do any good to keep from getting pregnant if you are going to get some nasty STD that will wreck your entire life.

After you turn 18, you're pretty much guaranteed that it is confidential. There's a chance that it is before you're 18, too, but this will depend on your doctor. If your mother is paying for your visit or if this doctor is the one your mother also goes to, it's more likely that the doctor will share things with her. If it's absolutely vital that it's confidential, go to a doctor that's not the one your mother goes to, and pay for it yourself, if that's possible for you. Some doctors are understanding and will not tell if you ask them not to, and others have policies that they are always confidential, but there are no guarantees.

Most states have a sexual law. That means your sexual health is only between you and your dr, and she CANNOT tell anyone else because your sexual health is protected. Where I live (Michigan) I know for a fact it is, because I used to work in a drs office and hospital where I'd have to keep it confidential, even when I had a 12 yr old girl who was pregnant we could say NOTHING to the mother. They are careful about it. Tell your dr you do NOT want your mother to know. She will respect this confidence and not tell her, I guarnetee it!

I work in a medical office and after the age of twelve you and your doctor have 100% confidentiality. Your gyno by law is not allowed to share any information with anyone other then you unless you give permission.

If your from the US your visit is confidential but not all doctors are as quite as they should be. Just mention that you have received birth control but your parents are unaware and you would like to keep it that way. She should keep it quite otherwise she's breaking the law and can be sued.

Ask your doctor before you disclose any information if this information will be discussed with your mother because of your age.

If you were 18, you would be protected under HIPPA regulations, but I'm not sure because of your age. You may be because it is a sexual health issue, but you have to ask.

most of the time things between your doctor &you are confidential .

sometimes they may have you sign a waver allowing your doctor to tell your mother things about you &your health

-you dont have to sign it.

ii bet if you ask your gyn. then she probably wouldnt tell

she may since you're a minor, but i'm pretty sure that if u tell her not to tell ur mother, then she can't (patient confidentiality).

she might cuz ur mom is there and she might not know that you dont want your mom to kno. maybe if u ask the Gyno if she didnt mention it to your mom about the birth control. idk hope this helps! =]