A 17-year-old girl requests contraceptive advice and does not want parental involvement. According to Gillick competence/Fraser guidelines, is confide...

Question

A 17-year-old girl requests contraceptive advice and does not want parental involvement. According to Gillick competence/Fraser guidelines, is confidential advice possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if she demonstrates sufficient maturity and understanding

Answer

No, parental consent is mandatory

Answer

Only with father's consent

Answer

Yes, but must be accompanied by an adult

Answer

No, she must be 18

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ethics and Professionalism

A 17-year-old girl requests contraceptive advice and does not want parental involvement. According to Gillick competence/Fraser guidelines, is confidential advice possible?