Question

A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery requesting testing for sexually transmitted infections after unprotected intercourse. She appears mature, understands the implications of testing and treatment, and asks you not to tell her parents. She is not at risk of significant harm and denies coercion. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Respect her wishes, offer full sexual health care and encourage but do not insist on parental involvement

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Decline to see her until a parent is present

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Insist on informing her parents before arranging tests

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Refuse STI testing but offer emergency contraception only

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Inform social services because she is under 16

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