Question

A 17-year-old girl attends alone requesting the oral contraceptive pill. She does not want her parents to know. She understands the information given and can explain the risks and benefits. There are no safeguarding concerns. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Prescribe if she has capacity and it is in her best interests, maintaining confidentiality.

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Refuse to prescribe until a parent is present.

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Insist on informing her parents before prescribing.

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Inform social services because she is under 18.

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Prescribe but send a letter to her parents afterwards.

Practice question

A 17-year-old girl attends alone requesting the oral contraceptive pill. She does not want her parents to know. She understands the information given and can explain the risks and benefits. There are no safeguarding concerns. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate course of action?