The Medical Freedom Channel

“Teenage pregnancy is hardly a surprise any more. The teen pregnancy rate in the United States is among the highest in the industrialized world, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. … So how do pediatricians handle this challenge? There is no set script. Each physician brings his or her own set of values, training, and religious principles to practice, and each has a different set of priorities for the 15 or 20 minutes of an adolescent visit. But one thing is important: When it comes to sexuality and a myriad of other transitional health issues, developing teens must see their pediatrician as their personal doctor — not their mother’s or father’s.” (10/06/08)