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CASE
A 16-year-old girl presents to her physician with her mother, complaining of vague abdominal pain. She states that her pain began early this morning and that it is not associated with any nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abnormal vaginal discharge. Her last menstrual period was 3 weeks ago. She is afebrile and healthy appearing, although she is noticeably anxious. The physician asks the mother to step out of the room to have a few moments alone with the patient, and upon further questioning; the patient admits to be married without informing her parents. She is concerned about being pregnant. 1. From whom must the physician receive consent to treat a minor? 2. Who is an emancipated minor? 3. How does the rule of confidentiality apply to a minor? 4. S. May a parent refuse medical treatment for his or her child? What happens in emergency situations?
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