A 15-year-old girl attends her GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She does not wish her parents to be informed. She appears mature an...

Question

A 15-year-old girl attends her GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She does not wish her parents to be informed. She appears mature and understands the risks and benefits. What is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception if she is Fraser competent and encourage involving her parents

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Refuse as parental consent is always required under 16

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Inform her parents regardless of her wishes

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Ask her boyfriend to consent

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Tell her to return when she is 16

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Fraser competence and confidentiality

A 15-year-old girl attends her GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She does not wish her parents to be informed. She appears mature and understands the risks and benefits. What is the most appropriate approach?