Question

A 17-year-old girl attends the GP requesting the oral contraceptive pill. She does not want her parents to know and appears mature, giving a clear account of risks and benefits. She understands the need for condom use to prevent STIs. What is the most appropriate action regarding confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception and maintain confidentiality if she is Gillick competent

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Refuse contraception until a parent attends

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Inform her parents because she is under 18

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Inform social services automatically

Answer

Prescribe only if her boyfriend attends the consultation

Practice question

A 17-year-old girl attends the GP requesting the oral contraceptive pill. She does not want her parents to know and appears mature, giving a clear account of risks and benefits. She understands the need for condom use to prevent STIs. What is the most appropriate action regarding confidentiality?