Question

A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She is in a consensual relationship with her 16-year-old boyfriend and does not want her parents to know. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the risks and benefits of treatment and the consequences of sexual activity. There are no safeguarding concerns. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe the pill and respect her confidentiality while encouraging her to involve her parents

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Refuse to prescribe until a parent is present to give consent

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Inform social services because she is under 16 and sexually active

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Prescribe the pill but insist on informing her parents yourself

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Refuse to prescribe and advise abstinence until she is 16

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