Parents or guardians will not be told the test result if the adolescent being tested shows capacity to consent to the HIV test (see question 37). The laws that protect confidentiality of HIV-related information apply, no matter what the person’s age or
whether the person has parental consent or parental involvement (see question 94).
There are certain times when a parent or guardian of an adolescent who gave
informed consent can be told confidential HIV-related information – for example,
if the adolescent is being abused or needs urgent care. If it is best for the adolescent, HIV-related information should be kept strictly confidential.
