Emancipated minors (pregnant or with a child at home) have confidentiality that means:

• A. Family members must be informed
• B. The minor's information can be shared with the parents on request
• C. The minor has no confidentiality protections
• D. They cannot tell family members anything

Answer: (D)

Confidentiality for emancipated minors means they control who gets information about their health. Because emancipated minors are treated as responsible for their own medical decisions, their health details are not automatically shared with family members without their consent. This protects access to care, especially in sensitive situations like pregnancy or caring for a child, by reducing fear that parents will learn everything without permission. The idea is that a minor’s medical information remains private unless the minor agrees to release it or there’s a legally appropriate exception. That’s why sharing with family on request or bearing no protections wouldn’t align with the principle of confidentiality.