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A 16-year-old female comes to the clinic after missing a period. Her pregnancy test is positive and she wants to start prenatal care with you. She is adamant that you keep the pregnancy confidential from her parents. What should you tell her? a. "I will give you the care you need and keep it confidential." b. "I will not mention it to your parents unless they ask. I can't lie." c. "I am sorry, but I must tell them." d. "I will not tell your parents, but I must inform the father of the baby."

    A 16-year-old female comes to the clinic after missing a period. Her pregnancy test is positive and she wants to start prenatal care with you. She is adamant that you keep the pregnancy confidential from her parents.
What should you tell her?
a. "I will give you the care you need and keep it confidential."
b. "I will not mention it to your parents unless they ask. I can't lie."
c. "I am sorry, but I must tell them."
d. "I will not tell your parents, but I must inform the father of the baby."
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Medical Ethics for the Boards
Medical Ethics for the Boards
Conrad Fischer 3rd Edition
Chapter 1, Problem 62 ↓

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A 16-year-old female comes to the clinic after missing a period. Her pregnancy test is positive and she wants to start prenatal care with you. She is adamant that you keep the pregnancy confidential from her parents. What should you tell her? a. "I will give you the care you need and keep it confidential." b. "I will not mention it to your parents unless they ask. I can't lie." c. "I am sorry, but I must tell them." d. "I will not tell your parents, but I must inform the father of the baby."
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