fraser_guidelines_flashcards

Question 1

What are the Fraser guidelines used for?

Answer 1

To assess if a patient who has not yet reached 16 years of age is competent to consent to treatment, such as contraception.

Question 2

What is the first point that should be fulfilled according to the Fraser guidelines?

Answer 2

The young person understands the professional’s advice.

Question 3

What is the second point that should be fulfilled according to the Fraser guidelines?

Answer 3

The young person cannot be persuaded to inform their parents or allow the professional to contact them on their behalf.

Question 4

What is the third point that should be fulfilled according to the Fraser guidelines?

Answer 4

The young person is likely to begin, or continue having, sexual intercourse with or without contraceptive treatment.

Question 5

What is the fourth point that should be fulfilled according to the Fraser guidelines?

Answer 5

Unless the young person receives contraceptive treatment, their physical or mental health, or both, is likely to suffer.

Question 6

What is the fifth point that should be fulfilled according to the Fraser guidelines?

Answer 6

The young person’s best interests require them to receive contraceptive advice or treatment with or without parental consent.