>>NC law requires a parent (or apparently a surrogate) to be present in the examination room while the exam takes place? For anyone under 18? That is unbelievable.
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>Tell me about it. I had to look it up after my doctor told me. I didn't believe it. I figured maybe permission and a parent had to present for the appt, but not in the same room...

That's really ridiculous. When my boys were teens, I'd take them to the doctor, but leave for the physical exam and so they could discuss anything with the doc they didn't want Mom to hear. I have no idea whether they ever did, but I sure wanted them to have that option.

Tamar