A 13-year-old girl presents to a sexual health clinic alone requesting contraception. She says she has a boyfriend who is also 13. She appears mature ...

Question

A 13-year-old girl presents to a sexual health clinic alone requesting contraception. She says she has a boyfriend who is also 13. She appears mature but anxious. What is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Assess Fraser competence, explore safeguarding concerns sensitively, and provide age-appropriate contraceptive advice if she is competent

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Refuse to see her without a parent

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Prescribe contraception without any assessment

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Report her to the police immediately

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Tell her she is too young for sexual health services

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): 13-Year-Old Requesting Contraception Assessment

A 13-year-old girl presents to a sexual health clinic alone requesting contraception. She says she has a boyfriend who is also 13. She appears mature but anxious. What is the first step?