Question

A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery requesting the oral contraceptive pill. She does not want her parents to know. She understands the risks and benefits, and you judge that she can weigh this information and make an informed decision. She is not being coerced and is in a stable relationship with a 16-year-old. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe contraception and do not inform her parents, as she is competent, while encouraging her to involve them

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Refuse to prescribe unless a parent attends

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Inform social services immediately as she is underage

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Tell her you must inform her parents before prescribing

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Refuse any discussion about sexual health with under-16s

Practice question