Confidentiality
 
 
Health Centers in NYC
Teen Task Force Info
 

Under the current New York State law, all medical information about you remains confidential between you and your doctor, unless you give the permission to disclose your personal information.   However, it may be helpful to have your parents' support when you make health care decisions.

 

A minor can receive these services without a parent's consent:

+ Contraceptive care and counseling
+ Emergency contraception
+ Abortion
+ Pregnancy tests and family planning
+ STD testing and treatment
+ HIV testing
+ Prenatal care and delivery
+ Sexual assault services
+ Mental health treatment
+ Drug and alcohol counseling services