Posted on 06/06/2005 7:30:58 AM PDT by Antoninus
Hello all,
I'm hoping to make use of the combined wisdom of Free Republic to help answer an honest request by a doctor. Apparently, he's had no trouble coming up with resources that support the Planned Parenthood version of "reproductive rights." However, he's looking for some info from the pro-life side for balance. Here's his question:
"I am currently in charge of writing up a case (I get students about 10 times a year at work) which involves the law on confidentiality and teenagers. Given my political proclivities and those around me, I have enough references from organization that support reproductive rights.
"I was wondering if you know of a website that I could reference. The reason for this is that many state laws, such as Massachusetts, can be very vague and subject to interpretation. So I'd like to include information of a more conservative bend.
"There was nothing on ACLJ's site; I guess they are into raising consciousness/funds than education. Regent Law university (Christian based law school) didn't have a reference to state law on teenagers, confidentiality and access to care (including contraception). any ideas?"
Pingo.
To put it another way:
If someone under 18 can't sign a legally binding contract, HOW can they have a legal *right* to keep something confidential from the people who are legally responsible FOR them? (like their parents)
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I have always thought it was amazing that teens need parental permission to have a sore throat or sprained wrist treated, but can get powerful hormones prescribed just because they want them, or can have an abortion, which is a type of surgical procedure.
A logical flaw there somewhere...
Are you looking for specific states or all 50?
Try this group, it's Concerned Women for America (they are a conservative Townhall.com group), I would think that they either have the answers you need or can at least point you in the right direction. Good luck.
http://www.cwfa.org/main.asp
Judie Brown should be able to help.
Too true!
But then again, LOGIC is not the strong suit of our current "legal" system.
:)
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