Clarissa is almost 16 years old, and she presents to her
General Practitioner. She is really in-love with her boyfriend who is in her
year at school but is very distressed to find out that she is pregnant. She
asks her GP for help to obtain an abortion. Which one of the following
statement/s is/are true?

Question

Clarissa is almost 16 years old, and she presents to her
    General Practitioner. She is really in-love with her boyfriend who is in her
    year at school but is very distressed to find out that she is pregnant. She
    asks her GP for help to obtain an abortion. Which one of the following
    statement/s is/are true?

Accepted Answer

Clarissa’s sexual partner must be involved in the decision about abortion

Accepted Answer

If Clarissa is Gillick competent she can make her own decision about abortion

Accepted Answer

Clarissa has not yet reached the age of consent so this must be reported to the law

Accepted Answer

If Clarissa is less than 9 weeks pregnant, she can opt for a medical abortion

Accepted Answer

Clarissa must inform her parents and obtain their permission for a medical abortion

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