A 16-year-old girl presents to a family physician seeking contraception and STI screening. She asks that her parents not be informed. She is mature, u...

Question

A 16-year-old girl presents to a family physician seeking contraception and STI screening. She asks that her parents not be informed. She is mature, understands the information and the implications of treatment. According to Canadian law and ethics, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Provide confidential care, as she demonstrates capacity to consent, and encourage but do not require parental involvement

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Refuse to provide care without parental consent

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Inform her parents regardless, because she is a minor

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Provide only STI screening but not contraception

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Contact child protection services

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Mature minor consent and confidentiality

A 16-year-old girl presents to a family physician seeking contraception and STI screening. She asks that her parents not be informed. She is mature, understands the information and the implications of treatment. According to Canadian law and ethics, what is the most appropriate approach?