QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
The home circumstances for this child are unknown and we cannot predict her parents' reaction. We also have to be careful about breaking the child's confidentiality and trust in health care professionals. Therefore, calling her parents is inappropriate.
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b
Call her parents
QuestionChoice
Giving her contraception is inappropriate. A child under 13 years should not be engaging in sexual activity, even if Gillick competent. Also, as a medical student, you must not prescribe as this is outside the limits of your competence.
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d
Give her contraception
QuestionChoice
Doing nothing is completely inappropriate. This will not help the situation and can result in safeguarding issues.
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e
Do nothing
QuestionChoice
The safeguarding team will guide you on how to proceed and can take further action regarding this matter, so this is the most appropriate option.
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a
Inform the safeguarding team
QuestionChoice
Calling the police is inappropriate as it is unlikely to be of much benefit in this situation. It is much more appropriate to discuss this case with the local safeguarding team to come up with a safe and effective management plan.
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c
Call the police
Concept
Chapter
2693
4143
Fraser guidelines
Topic
184
Ethics and Law
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A 13-year-old girl visits the GP surgery whilst you are on placement.

She asks if you could prescribe her some contraception as she wants to start being sexually active with her boyfriend.

What is the most appropriate next step?
a