Question

A 15-year-old girl attends your GP surgery requesting the combined oral contraceptive pill and asks you not to tell her parents. She understands the information given and the risks involved, and she would likely continue having unprotected sex if contraception is not provided. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Provide contraception and maintain confidentiality as she appears to have sufficient maturity and understanding

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Refuse contraception until her parents consent

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Inform her parents regardless of her wishes

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Tell her school nurse instead of her parents

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Contact social services immediately to report abuse

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