Confidentiality issues in the adolescent population.
Strong evidence supports the notion that perceived lack of confidentiality on the part of the health care provider is a barrier to the effective use of health care services by adolescents. This article reviews the recent literature surrounding confidentiality issues in adolescent health care. Issues highlighted include confidentiality in school-based health centers, primary care services, and more specifically, in gynecologic and obstetric services. Finally, general principles surrounding the maintenance of confidentiality are reviewed.
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Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D000295:Adolescent Medicine; D003219:Confidentiality; D006801:Humans; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012572:School Health Services; D035502:Trust