Question

A 14 year old girl attends alone requesting contraception and asks that her parents are not informed. She appears mature, understands the information provided and the implications of treatment, and is not being coerced. According to GMC Good medical practice and UK law, what is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception if she is judged competent and it is in her best interests, without informing parents

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Refuse contraception until a parent is present

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Inform parents regardless of her wishes

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Automatically refer to social services for any under 16 seeking contraception

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Call the police

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