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Adolescent health
A practice question in the style of the PLAB 1 exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A 14-year-old wants treatment for acne without telling her parents. She understands the risks and benefits. What should the doctor do?
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The answer is C: Treat her if she is Gillick competent.
A young person under 16 who is Gillick competent can consent to treatment.
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