Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 6 , Pages 377-380 , December 2007

Teach the Teacher: Adolescent Confidentiality and Minor's Consent

  • Sarah J. Lerand, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Sarah J. Lerand, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Health, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; Children's Corporate Center; PO Box 1997; Suite C560; Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997

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 This paper was written when the author was a fellow in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

PII: S1083-3188(07)00246-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.07.002

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 6 , Pages 377-380 , December 2007

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