Question

A 16-year-old girl attends a confidential consultation alone. She is sexually active with one partner and requests contraception but does not want her parents informed. She appears mature and understands the discussion. According to Canadian principles on consent and confidentiality, what is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide counselling and contraception if she demonstrates capacity, maintaining confidentiality

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Refuse contraception until a parent is present

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Inform her parents immediately because she is under 18

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Agree not to document the visit in her medical record

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Tell her that contraception is unnecessary at her age

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