Physicians treating adolescents need to give them the information to make intelligent and responsible decisions regarding sexual activity and reassure them of patient confidentiality.
Although a patient who is an excessive activist can be difficult to treat, physicians should not let a patient's unfounded sense of doom allow unnecessary tests and medications.
When a pregnant woman is knowingly causing harm to her unborn child, there are various legal interventions that can be taken to protect the rights if the fetus.