A 15-year-old girl requests an STI screen. She says she has been sexually active with her 15-year-old boyfriend for 3 months. There are no safeguardin...

Question

A 15-year-old girl requests an STI screen. She says she has been sexually active with her 15-year-old boyfriend for 3 months. There are no safeguarding concerns. Can she consent to STI testing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if assessed as Gillick competent she can consent to testing

Answer

No, parental consent is needed for all under-16s

Answer

Only if a teacher or social worker accompanies her

Answer

She can only be tested for chlamydia, not other STIs

Answer

STI testing requires parental notification even if the young person is competent

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

A 15-year-old girl requests an STI screen. She says she has been sexually active with her 15-year-old boyfriend for 3 months. There are no safeguarding concerns. Can she consent to STI testing?