"... if your kid was suicidal, or a heroin addict, and somehow you didn't know it, would the doctor tell you? Turns out the answer is yes. 'If we are concerned that someone is in danger, we are compelled to share that information,' said Dr. Joseph Hagan..."Hagan goes on to say that speaking privately with a teenager is not about secrecy, but about helping the teen develop autonomy. Teenagers need to learn how to ask questions about their health. A good pediatrician will not only encourage autonomy, but will help teenagers talk to their parents about awkward topics like sex or alcohol. Source: The Associated Press
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