RACP DWE Paediatrics Practice Questions - RACP Divisional Written Examination (Paediatrics & Child Health) Exam

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A 15-year-old girl requests contraception without parental knowledge. She understands benefits, risks and alternatives. Using Gillick-competence principles in Australasian adolescent practice, what is the most appropriate next step?

Mandate parental notification before any prescription Refer to child protection without offering clinical care Refuse until a parent consents in writing Provide contraception if she is competent and it serves her best interests

Correct Answer:

Provide contraception if she is competent and it serves her best interests

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