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MCQ 6: Consent for MinorsA 15-year-old girl requests contraception without her parents' knowledge. What is the most appropriate action?A. Refuse and inform her parents immediatelyB. Provide contraception without any assessmentC. Assess her competence and provide if appropriateD. Require parental consent regardless of her competenceE. Refer her to adult servicesAnswer: CExplanation: For minors under 16, Gillick competence should be assessed. If deemed competent, they can consent to contraception without parental involvement. Confidentiality should be maintained unless there are safeguarding concerns.
