A 15-year-old girl attends her GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She is not accompanied by a parent and says she is sexually active ...

Question

A 15-year-old girl attends her GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She is not accompanied by a parent and says she is sexually active with her 16-year-old boyfriend. She understands the risks and benefits and refuses to allow you to inform her parents. She would likely continue sexual activity without contraception. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe the pill if you judge her to be competent and keep the consultation confidential

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Refuse to prescribe unless a parent attends and consents

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Inform social services immediately as she is under the age of consent

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Inform her parents despite her wishes because she is under 16 years

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Advise emergency contraception only and ask her to return when over 16

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Contraception in minors and confidentiality