Argumentative Essay On Children And Health Care

Although some states consider minors adults at the age of sixteen, they may not necessarily have the capacity to take control of their own health care issues including but not limited to birth control. This argument ensues because one may feel that it’s the parents’ responsibility to handle all health care issues while another may feel that some heath care issues should remain confident. As patients we provide information in regards to our health care only because privacy is guaranteed and anonymity is in place. Often sexually active minors, minors who are infected with sexually transmitted diseases tend to elude counseling or health care because their private lives would be evaded. Many states have come to this realization and allow minors to make their own decisions about health care. In order for treatments to flow smoothly and be accurate, patients have to feel comfortable enough to divulge certain information. In any event that the patient feels that the information will be shared the may not provide accurate information. Teens can often be very volatile and unenthused as it is. Minors are at an important stage emotionally during pubescents. Because parents usually play the financial role in minors’ health care the confidence has to be altered. Advocates for Youth .org reports that “the …show more content…
There is a federal law and each state has their own laws regarding birth control. The federal government focuses on confidential services aspect. The federal government has the Title X family planning program. The Title X came in effect in the 1970’s and the services have been available to anyone. Clinics that are supported by Title X provide contraceptive services that remain confidential. The clinics encourage parental support, although it is not at all necessary. Efforts have been made to require physicians to notify parents but were never