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Confidentiality young person — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsConfidentiality young personGPhC CRA

A 15-year-old asks for emergency contraception and requests that parents are not informed. They appear competent and there are no safeguarding concerns disclosed. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Assess competence and provide confidential care where appropriate

Young people can receive confidential sexual health care if competent and safeguarding issues are considered. The pharmacist should not breach confidentiality without a justified reason. In this scenario, the correct option is assess competence and provide confidential care where appropriate. The other options are plausible but do not address the key clinical, legal or safety issue as directly. This aligns with UK pharmacy practice guidance cited in the reference field.

Reference: GPhC Standards; MEP