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A 14-year-old boy arrives for an athletic checkup.
Physical examination reveals needle tracks
on his arms. On questioning, the patient admits
to recent heroin use. When asked if he
would consider treatment, he says yes, but only
if he can tell his parents that he is going to an
academic camp. What is the most appropriate
course of action?
(A) Detain the boy and admit him to treatment
under minor law
(B) Inform the boy’s parents and leave the decision
about treatment up to them
© Inform the boy’s parents and refer him to a
treatment center
(D) Refer him to a treatment center only
(E) Refer the patient to another pediatrician

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DDD

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dd

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The correct answer is D. Just as minors are exempt
from parental consent or involvement
when they are treated for sexually transmitted
diseases and pregnancy counseling, they may
also undergo drug rehabilitation without parental
knowledge.
Answer A is incorrect. Patients may not be
forcibly detained except when they are an immediate
risk to themselves or others.
Answer B is incorrect. The boy has the right
to confi dentiality when seeking drug rehabilitation