Question

A 17-year-old requests contraceptive advice and asks you not to inform her parents. According to GMC ethical guidance what principle applies?

Accepted Answer

You can provide confidential care if she is competent to understand the treatment

Answer

You must inform parents as she is under 18

Answer

Confidentiality can be broken without reason

Answer

Contraception is illegal under 18

Answer

Inform social services immediately

Practice question

A 17-year-old requests contraceptive advice and asks you not to inform her parents. According to GMC ethical guidance what principle applies?