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Contraception - emergency - Management
What else should I do when an adolescent younger than 16 years of age requests emergency contraception without parental consent?
- Reassure her that the consultation will remain confidential.
- Counsel her on the emotional and physical implications of sexual activity, including the risks and consequences of pregnancy and the risks of sexually transmitted infections.
- Assess her competency to make an independent consent to treatment, and document in her case notes that she meets (or does not meet) the Fraser criteria.
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