A 35-year-old woman attends the GP requesting a referral for female sterilisation. She has three children and is certain she does not want more. Her p...

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A 35-year-old woman attends the GP requesting a referral for female sterilisation. She has three children and is certain she does not want more. Her partner disagrees. According to UK law and GMC guidance, which statement is correct regarding consent for sterilisation?

Accepted Answer

The woman can consent independently - partner consent is not legally required

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The partner's consent is required before the procedure can proceed

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A court order is required for sterilisation in all cases

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The GP must persuade her to try reversible contraception before referral

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Sterilisation should be refused if her partner disagrees

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Consent for Sterilisation

A 35-year-old woman attends the GP requesting a referral for female sterilisation. She has three children and is certain she does not want more. Her partner disagrees. According to UK law and GMC guidance, which statement is correct regarding consent for sterilisation?