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Female genital mutilation safeguarding — DRCOG MCQ

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HardEthics, Communication and ConsentFemale genital mutilation safeguardingDRCOG

A 22-year-old discloses that she underwent female genital mutilation as a child abroad. She has no children and describes no girl currently at risk. What is the most appropriate response?

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Correct answer: E — Offer supportive specialist care and assess any current safeguarding risk

The best answer is “Offer supportive specialist care and assess any current safeguarding risk”. The mandatory reporting duty applies to known FGM in a girl under 18, not to every adult historic disclosure. An adult should receive respectful, trauma-informed clinical support, assessment of physical and psychological needs and safeguarding enquiry where another child may be at risk. Her account should not be subjected to unnecessary corroboration.

Reference: GOV.UK: Mandatory reporting of female genital mutilation: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mandatory-reporting-of-female-genital-mutilation-procedural-information/mandatory-reporting-of-female-genital-mutilation-procedural-information-accessible-version