Question

A 15-year-old girl requests contraception and asks that her parents not be informed. She understands risks and benefits and appears mature. What is the most appropriate response regarding confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception and respect confidentiality if she has decision-making capacity, encouraging family involvement when safe

Answer

Refuse contraception unless parents are present

Answer

Inform her parents regardless of her wishes

Answer

Tell her to return when she is 16 years old

Answer

Inform school authorities instead of parents

Practice question

A 15-year-old girl requests contraception and asks that her parents not be informed. She understands risks and benefits and appears mature. What is the most appropriate response regarding confidentiality?