A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She is in a consensual relationship with her 16-year-old b...

Question

A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She is in a consensual relationship with her 16-year-old boyfriend and asks you not to tell her parents. She clearly understands the risks, benefits and alternatives. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe contraception, maintain confidentiality and encourage her to involve her parents

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Refuse contraception until a parent is present to give consent

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Inform social services immediately as she is under 16

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Tell her that you must inform her parents before prescribing

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Refuse contraception but offer condoms only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Confidentiality and contraception in minors