Gilick competence

Question 1

What is the definition of being Gilick competent?

Answer 1

Child under the age of 16 who is able to consent to his or her medical treatment without the involvement of the parents

Question 2

What are the Fraser guidelines?

Answer 2

Used to determine if a child is Gilick competent: (all must be fulfilled)
o He/she has sufficient maturity and intelligence to understand the nature and implications of the proposed treatment
o He/she cannot be persuaded to tell her parents or to allow the doctor to tell them
o He/she is very likely to begin or continue having sexual intercourse with or without contraceptive treatment
o His/her physical or mental health is likely to suffer unless he/she received the advice or treatment
o The advice or treatment is in the young person’s best interests