Question

A 19-year-old woman attends her GP requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill. She is 15 weeks into a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old partner. She is 15 years old but appears mature, understands the risks and benefits, and refuses to allow you to tell her parents. There are no safeguarding concerns. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception and maintain confidentiality, as she is Gillick competent

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Refuse contraception until her parents give written consent

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Inform her parents regardless and document this

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Inform social services immediately as she is under 16

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Advise abstinence only and arrange review in 6 months

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