Teenagers and Confidentiality

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Seattle & King County
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Seattle, WA 98104

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Family Planning Program
Teenagers and Confidentiality

In Washington State, all of health care services offered at a family planning clinic are considered "confidential." This means youth of any age can get these services without a parent or guardian signing a consent form. Clients are encouraged to talk with a parent or another trusted adult, if possible, but only the client decides who to involve.

	Do I need permission from my parents to use the Public Health Clinic?
	NO, you do not need permission from your parents to get the following services at Public Health - Seattle & King County: Birth control Pregnancy Care (including Prenatal Care) STD (sexually transmitted disease) testing and treatment Emergency Services (if it is impractical to obtain consent first if needed)
	Will you tell my parents that I came to the clinic?
	NO, we will not give your parents (or anyone else) any information about your visit(s) with us.

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Updated: Monday, June 26, 2006 at 12:07 PM

All information is general in nature and is not intended to be used as a substitute for appropriate professional advice. For more information please call (206) 296-4600 (voice) or TTY Relay: 711. Mailing address: ATTN: Communications Team, Public Health - Seattle & King County, 401 5th Ave., Suite 1300, Seattle, WA 98104 or click here to email us.

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