Question

A 15-year-old girl attends alone requesting the oral contraceptive pill. She does not want her parents to know. She understands the information, can explain the risks and benefits, and is likely to continue sexual activity with or without contraception. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception if she is assessed as Gillick competent and it is in her best interests

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Refuse contraception until her parents attend

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Inform her parents regardless of her wishes

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Ask her school to provide consent

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Report her to social services for sexual activity

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