A 15-year-old girl attends a sexual health clinic requesting the combined pill. She appears mature and clearly understands the information provided. S...

Question

A 15-year-old girl attends a sexual health clinic requesting the combined pill. She appears mature and clearly understands the information provided. She does not want her parents to know. Under what framework should her competence to consent be assessed?

Accepted Answer

Fraser guidelines (derived from Gillick competence)

Answer

Mental Capacity Act 2005

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Children Act 1989 only

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Parental consent is always required under age 16

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No assessment is needed if she requests contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Fraser Guidelines Under-16 Contraception

A 15-year-old girl attends a sexual health clinic requesting the combined pill. She appears mature and clearly understands the information provided. She does not want her parents to know. Under what framework should her competence to consent be assessed?