A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery asking for the oral contraceptive pill and insists that her parents must not be told. She understands the i...

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A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery asking for the oral contraceptive pill and insists that her parents must not be told. She understands the information and consequences, and there is no evidence of exploitation or abuse. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception if clinically appropriate and maintain confidentiality

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Refuse contraception unless her parents consent

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Inform social services automatically

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Tell her that you must inform her parents

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Avoid discussing sexual health with minors

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Confidentiality and contraception in minors

A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery asking for the oral contraceptive pill and insists that her parents must not be told. She understands the information and consequences, and there is no evidence of exploitation or abuse. What is the most appropriate response?