Question

A 17-year-old girl presents to a walk-in clinic requesting contraception and explicitly asks that her parents not be told. She demonstrates a clear understanding of risks and benefits and no safeguarding concerns are identified. According to Canadian consent and confidentiality principles, what is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Provide counselling and appropriate contraception while maintaining confidentiality, unless safety concerns arise

Answer

Refuse to provide contraception without parental consent

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Automatically inform her parents to involve them

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Call child protection services because she is under 18

Answer

Provide no information and ask her to return with a parent

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