A 14-year-old girl attends requesting emergency contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse with her 24-year-old boyfriend. What is the most im...

Question

A 14-year-old girl attends requesting emergency contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse with her 24-year-old boyfriend. What is the most important safeguarding consideration?

Accepted Answer

Assess for safeguarding concerns including potential child sexual abuse and exploitation, and consider referral to safeguarding services

Answer

Provide EC and take no further action as she attended voluntarily

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Refuse to provide EC until parental consent is obtained

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Prescribe EC only if she meets the Fraser criteria

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Report to the police without the young person's knowledge

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Safeguarding Under-16 Age-Discrepant Relationship

A 14-year-old girl attends requesting emergency contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse with her 24-year-old boyfriend. What is the most important safeguarding consideration?