Is it illegal for your parents to not take you to the doctor?

Medical neglect is generally considered to be a form of child neglect, and is usually listed under a state’s child abuse laws. Some jurisdictions require failure to involve emergency circumstances, but some courts may find medical neglect even in long-term, non-emergency situations.

What to do if your parents refuse to take you to the doctor?

If your parent doesn’t want to go with you to the doctor (Tip 1) and doesn’t want to find a new doctor (Tip 2), ask if they’d be willing to go with another family member, or friend, to the doctor. If your parent agrees to this, don’t stop there. Ask them to name the person they’re willing to go with.

At what age can a child make their own medical decisions?

A minor may make all his or her own medical decisions without parental consent where the minor is 15 or older, living apart from the parents or guardians, and managing his or her own medical affairs.

Can I force my mom to go to the hospital?

The truth is that a person who is of sound mind has the right to refuse medical treatment. This means that family caregivers cannot force their loved ones to seek out or receive medical treatments, even if doing so would improve their health and quality of life.

Can I force my mom to go to the doctor?

Can You Force Your Parents to See a Doctor? The short answer to this question is “no.” You can’t force someone to do something against their will.

How do I fire my doctor?

How Can I End the Patient/Physician Relationship? You can end the patient/physician relationship by explicitly telling your doctor that you no longer want to be treated by him or her.

Do doctors judge you?

A 2016 survey of U.S. physicians found that 2 out of 5 judge their patients. Doctors of all specialties report judging, but more emergency room (ER) doctors admit to doing this than other types of doctors. Such judgments affect the quality and type of care doctors give.

Can a 14 year old go to the doctors alone?

Anyone can make an appointment to see a doctor, no matter how old they are. But if you’re under 16, you may be asked if anyone knows you are registering with the doctor.

What happens if my parents refuse to take me to the Doctor?

Since your parents are responsible for your care, if they refuse to take you to the doctor, or if they fail to give you medicine that your doctor has prescribed, the state may step in and see that your medical needs are met. If you, a sibling, or a friend is a victim of medical neglect, it should be reported to Child Protective Services (CPS).

Can I go to the Doctor without my parents knowing?

If you′re under eighteen and don′t live at home, you may be able to obtain medical care without your parents’ consent or them knowing. You′re allowed to go to the doctor on your own, for example, if you′re emancipated (legally free) under the laws of your state, or if you′re married or a parent.

What should I do if my doctor won’t help me?

If the doctor won’t help you, which is highly unlikely, then go to the Police department nearest you and tell your story. I’ll bet you won’t ever be neglected in that way again. As a fallback, be sure to let your neighbors know what is going on. A good neighbor can be an abused child’s best friend.

What should I do if my child is being neglected?

Failing that, the school comes into play or a neighbor or a family friend. So, go to the doctor and tell the doctor what happened. If the doctor won’t help you, which is highly unlikely, then go to the Police department nearest you and tell your story. I’ll bet you won’t ever be neglected in that way again.