January 15, 2016
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It depends on the laws in your state as well as the type of doctor visit you schedule. For example, many states have laws concerning a minors ability to access prenatal care without parental consent. Getting treatment without parental consent for other medical concerns is often reserved for certain cases like emergency treatment for life-threatening conditions. Perhaps you could try talking to your parents or if you’re not comfortable, talk to the school nurse about your medical concerns and see what he/she has to say. You can also try talking to the school counselor as they may be able to refer you to resources in your area or provide assistance for your circumstances. Good luck. (Check our Teen Help Network for more help and resources in your area. This is information only – not legal advice.)

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Judge Tom is the founder and moderator of AsktheJudge.info. He is a retired juvenile judge and spent 23 years on the bench. He has written several books for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including 'Teen Cyberbullying Investigated' (Free Spirit Publishing) and 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing). In 2020, the American Bar Association published "Cyberbullying Law," the nation's first case-law book written for lawyers, judges and law students. When he's not answering teens' questions, Judge Tom volunteers with the American Red Cross and can be found hiking, traveling and reading.