Childhood Consent Flashcards
1
Q
Important rules regarding childhood consent
A
NEVER INFORM PARENTS - Encourage them to inform
UNDER 13’s CAN NEVER CONSENT TO SEX - Inform social services
2
Q
Fraser guidelines
A
- Does she understand the advice?
- Has the doctor encouraged her telling the parents?
- Will she have sex anyway?
- Is the mental/physical health going to be effected if you don’t give it
- Best interests
3
Q
Gillicks competence
A
- Does a child under 16 have capacity to make own medical decisions?
- Clinical judgement made by the doctor; age, capacity, maturity
