We are proud to share that Dr. Kanner has helped author an important new publication in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (December 2025 issue). The manuscript, titled “NASPAG Clinical Consensus on Adolescent Pregnancy Testing: Balancing Confidentiality, Consent, and Disclosure” addresses a critical aspect of adolescent reproductive health care.
This consensus document, developed by members of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG), provides clinicians with a framework for counseling adolescent patients who present with a positive pregnancy test. It explores the legal, ethical, and clinical considerations involved in guiding patients through the testing process, including strategies for ordering tests, disclosing results, and managing care when a pregnancy is confirmed. The review emphasizes the importance of individualized, patient-centered approaches, mindful of varying clinical, institutional, and legal scenarios. The abstract for this publication is available on PubMed at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41371579/. This work represents a significant contribution to the important ongoing dialogues about adolescent health care. We thank Dr. Kanner for her efforts relating to this challenging topic.