A 16-year-old girl attends the GP requesting the contraceptive implant. She appears Gillick competent after careful assessment. She mentions her boyfr...

Question

A 16-year-old girl attends the GP requesting the contraceptive implant. She appears Gillick competent after careful assessment. She mentions her boyfriend is 24 years old. Which is the single most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception but raise safeguarding concerns given the significant age gap and make an appropriate referral

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Provide the implant without further discussion as she is Gillick competent

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Refuse to prescribe contraception until she is 16

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Contact her parents immediately

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Report the boyfriend to the police directly

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Safeguarding in Contraception Provision

A 16-year-old girl attends the GP requesting the contraceptive implant. She appears Gillick competent after careful assessment. She mentions her boyfriend is 24 years old. Which is the single most appropriate action?