A 14-year-old boy attends a sexual health clinic requesting STI testing. He says he is in a sexual relationship with a peer of similar age. There are ...

Question

A 14-year-old boy attends a sexual health clinic requesting STI testing. He says he is in a sexual relationship with a peer of similar age. There are no safeguarding concerns. Can he consent to his own testing and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if assessed as Gillick competent he can consent

Answer

No, parental consent is always required for under-16s

Answer

Only if a parent accompanies him

Answer

He can consent to testing but not treatment

Answer

Under-14s cannot access sexual health services

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Gillick Competence Male Under-16

A 14-year-old boy attends a sexual health clinic requesting STI testing. He says he is in a sexual relationship with a peer of similar age. There are no safeguarding concerns. Can he consent to his own testing and treatment?