An 18-year-old with learning difficulties attends alone for contraceptive advice. She has capacity to understand. According to the GMC and UK law, wha...

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An 18-year-old with learning difficulties attends alone for contraceptive advice. She has capacity to understand. According to the GMC and UK law, what is the correct approach?

Accepted Answer

Provide confidential advice and treatment if she is deemed competent

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Refuse treatment until a parent is present

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Encourage her to return with a relative, but do not provide contraception

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Inform social services immediately

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Prescribe but disclose details to her family doctor without her consent

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ethics and Professionalism

An 18-year-old with learning difficulties attends alone for contraceptive advice. She has capacity to understand. According to the GMC and UK law, what is the correct approach?