QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
It is unnecessary to inform the police in this situation as there are no safeguarding concerns.
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d
Inform the police
QuestionChoice
The patient is deemed Gillick competent. She understood the GP's advice and was able to retain and weigh up the information and communicate it back.
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a
Prescribe the contraceptive pill
QuestionChoice
The patient is Gillick competent. Persuading her to tell her parents may endanger your rapport.
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c
Persuade her to tell her parents
QuestionChoice
As she is deemed to be Gillick competent, the GP should not inform her parents and should maintain confidentiality.
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b
Inform her parents
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The GP is not in a position to advise her against having sexual intercourse. She is Gillick competent and should be prescribed the contraceptive pill.
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e
Promote abstinence as she is underage
Concept
Chapter
2693
5909
Fraser guidelines
Topic
153
Paediatrics
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A 15-year-old female patient presents to her GP requesting contraception. She is sexually active with her 15-year-old boyfriend. She has been using the pull-out method and would like to be started on the pill to prevent pregnancy. The GP counsels her on contraceptives, she can understand, weigh up and communicate her decision. She would like to try the mini-pill. She does not want her parents to know.

What should the GP do?
a