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Female Genital Mutilation — UKMLA MCQ

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HardPublic health, Ethics, and ProfessionalismFemale Genital MutilationUKMLA

A mother insists on female genital mutilation (FGM) for cultural reasons for her 10-year-old daughter. Under UK law, what should a doctor do?

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Correct answer: C — Report immediately to the police and social services

FGM is a criminal offence in the UK, and any suspicion or disclosure must be reported to the authorities to safeguard the child. [1]

Reference: FGM Act 2003 (amended 2015)