| (a) Adolescents age 17 and younger shall be provided individualized family planning counseling and family planning medical services that meet their specific needs within two weeks of request. (b) The provider shall ensure that: (1) counseling for adolescents includes encouraging participation of families, parents, and/or legal guardians in their decision to seek family planning services; (2) counseling for adolescents includes information on use of all medically approved birth control methods including abstinence; (3) appointment schedules are flexible enough to accommodate access for adolescents requesting services; (4) full participation in family planning medical services is encouraged but may be deferred for the adolescent electing a non-prescriptive contraceptive method; and (5) the adolescent is assured that all services are confidential and that any necessary follow-up contact will also protect the client's privacy. |
