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writes:I was looking into buying the pill. Not really for sexual reasons (although it will come in handy), mainly to help clear my skin up, and to help regulate my periods.I am also wondering how I get the pill? Do I just go to the chemist and ask them for it? Or do I need to see my doctor and get a prescription?Also if I see my doctor (say I already have an anppointment for other reasons), and I am without a parent, can I ask him to give me a prescription for the pill (even though I am under 16, and have no parent there)??Thanks!
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 May 2011): Yes you can but I doubt they will. However it depends on your doctor. If they believe that you are getting the pill for sexual reasons then they have to report that if you're below the age of consent.
I found a great website which explains it for you.
http://www.lawstuff.org.au/qld_law/topics/medical/article3
"Will my doctor tell my parents about the consultation?
This will depend on your age and maturity.
Generally, doctors’ consultations are private and confidential.
However if:
-you are under 18; and
-the doctor does not believe that you have sufficient maturity to understand the nature of a health service and to provide informed consent to a health service."
"This means that, if you are under 18, the doctor can keep your consultation/treatment private if it is in your best interests to do so."
OP I don't think a doctor is going to believe your reasons because you won't tell your parents. It is best if you tell your parents about it first and get them to go in with you to get the pill. You see most doctors will find a girl under the age of consent asking for the pill without her parents knowing as a sign that she's hiding something and is in fact sexually active and doesn't want her parents knowing. If it really is for the reasons you suggest then you should have no problem telling your parents. I don't think a doctor is going to buy your reasons.
You see a doctor has a duty of care to report things like sexual abuse and sexual assault, even if they only suspect it. Giving a girl your age sexual contraception behind your parents back for the reasons you state doesn't seem logical.
You see, you implied in your question that you are sexually active or intending to be soon too "Not really for sexual reasons but it will come in handy"
Do check out that site, it has a fantastic amount of legal info for people your age.
But if I were you I'd discuss this with your parents and if you are sexually active or intending on being so soon, then you really should talk to your parents about that too.
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reader, person12345  +, writes (4 May 2011):
 You need to see a doctor. It looks like where you are you'll need a parent's permission since you're under the age of consent. Try explaining the reasons to your parents and hopefully they'd go with you.
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (4 May 2011):
 I don't know how it works Down under, but most places you have to see a doctor and get an examination before getting birth control, if you are under age ( under 16-18) you have to have your parents consent.
I'm not sure how many doctors will prescribe birth control to a 13/14 year old jsut to help with their skin/control periods, unless there is a medical reason.
But like I said I am not familiar with Australia.
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