Planned parenthood has always been known
as a private place for minors to go and
get std testing, and birth control without
their parents knowing. Is it the same
with hiv testing? What do they do if a
minor has found out that they are infected
with the virus? State of new york.
Thanks for the responses!!!
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homerx
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Posted: 06-04-08 09:02am
Minors can get either anonymous or
confidential HIV tests on their own, but
the law is less clear about minors
receiving treatment without a parent’s
involvement. However, health providers may
treat HIV+ minors without parental
involvement if the provider determines
that the minor is mature enough to give
informed consent and adhere to the
particular treatment and where parental
involvement is impossible or could cause
harm.
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