Brain Development in Adolescents: New Research--Implications for Physicians and Parents in Regard to Medical Decision Making

The Henshaw and Kost study which is the most cited and used by the American Academy of Pediatrics to support confidentiality is misquoted and actually shows that only 1 - 2% of adolescent girls suffered violence due to parental notification, rather than the 30% often cited.4 Judicial bypass is avail...

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Published inIssues in law & medicine Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 193 - 196
Main Author Anderson, Jane E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States National Legal Center for the Medically Dependent and Disabled Inc 01.09.2015
Subjects
Abortion
Adolescent
Adolescent Development
Brain - growth & development
Brain research
Confidentiality
Decision Making
Humans
Informed Consent
Parents
Parents & parenting
Teenagers
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Summary:The Henshaw and Kost study which is the most cited and used by the American Academy of Pediatrics to support confidentiality is misquoted and actually shows that only 1 - 2% of adolescent girls suffered violence due to parental notification, rather than the 30% often cited.4 Judicial bypass is available in all states that require parental involvement to protect the small number of teens who fear retribution.
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ISSN:8756-8160
2377-6463