A 13-year-old girl attends the GP alone requesting contraception. She is in a relationship with a 14-year-old boy. She appears mature and understands ...

Question

A 13-year-old girl attends the GP alone requesting contraception. She is in a relationship with a 14-year-old boy. She appears mature and understands the consultation. Which legal framework governs her ability to consent to contraception?

Accepted Answer

Gillick competence - the GP must assess whether she has sufficient understanding and intelligence to fully understand the proposed treatment and its implications

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The Family Law Reform Act 1969

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The Mental Capacity Act 2005

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She cannot access contraception under any circumstances at age 13

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The Children Act 1989

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Gillick Competence at Age 13

A 13-year-old girl attends the GP alone requesting contraception. She is in a relationship with a 14-year-old boy. She appears mature and understands the consultation. Which legal framework governs her ability to consent to contraception?