A GP sees a 16-year-old girl who is 14 weeks pregnant. She wishes to continue the pregnancy. She lives with her parents but does not want to tell them...

Question

A GP sees a 16-year-old girl who is 14 weeks pregnant. She wishes to continue the pregnancy. She lives with her parents but does not want to tell them yet. She is attending school and managing well. The GP has no safeguarding concerns. Can the GP maintain her confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Yes - she is 16 and can consent to her own medical care under the Family Law Reform Act 1969. Her confidentiality should be respected, though she should be encouraged to involve a trusted adult.

Answer

No - the GP must inform her parents as she is under 18

Answer

The GP must inform social services

Answer

The GP must inform her school

Answer

The GP must inform the father of the baby

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Pregnant 16-Year-Old - Confidentiality Maintained

A GP sees a 16-year-old girl who is 14 weeks pregnant. She wishes to continue the pregnancy. She lives with her parents but does not want to tell them yet. She is attending school and managing well. The GP has no safeguarding concerns. Can the GP maintain her confidentiality?