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Confidentiality and teenager contraception — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 15-year-old asks privately for emergency contraception and does not want her parents told. She appears to understand the advice and is not under coercion. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Assess competence, safeguarding and suitability while maintaining confidentiality where appropriate

Young people can access confidential sexual health care if competent and safeguarding concerns are addressed. The pharmacist should assess understanding, coercion and risk. Confidentiality can be breached only where justified, such as significant safeguarding risk.

Reference: GPhC Standards; Fraser principles