A 16-year-old girl asks for contraception and does not want her parents told. She understands the information given and can explain risks and benefits...

Question

A 16-year-old girl asks for contraception and does not want her parents told. She understands the information given and can explain risks and benefits. There is no evidence of exploitation or abuse. What ethical principle primarily guides your decision to provide contraception without parental consent?

Accepted Answer

Gillick competence

Answer

Beneficence only

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The Bolam test

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The precautionary principle

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Best interests test applied by parents

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Gillick competence