A mother refuses vaccination for her 2-year-old child citing personal beliefs. According to UK public health policy, which principle should guide the ...

Question

A mother refuses vaccination for her 2-year-old child citing personal beliefs. According to UK public health policy, which principle should guide the GP's response?

Accepted Answer

Respect parental choice but provide evidence-based information on benefits and risks of vaccination

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Mandate vaccination by force

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Report the mother to social services

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Vaccinate the child secretly without the mother's consent

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Refuse future medical care

Public Health — UKMLA MCQ

A mother refuses vaccination for her 2-year-old child citing personal beliefs. According to UK public health policy, which principle should guide the GP's response?