H&S

Question 1

when can a person consent

Answer 1

A person can consent to treatment provided he or she is
competent to understand the nature, purpose and possible
consequences of the treatment proposed

Question 2

Fraser (Gillick competence)

Answer 2

• A young person under 16 can consent to treatment provided he or she is competent to understand the nature, purpose and possible
  consequences of the treatment proposed . They are competent if:
• The young person understands the doctor’s advice.
• The doctor cannot persuade the young person to inform his or her
  parents
• The young person is very likely to begin or continue having sexual
  intercourse with or without contraception
• The young person’s physical or mental heath or both are likely to
  deteriorate if he or she does not receive contraceptive treatment
• The young persons best interests require the doctor to give
  contraceptive advice or treatment or both without parental consent

Question 3

statement of confidentiality

Answer 3

• Tell them that everything they tell you will be confidential
  (between you two) unless they or someone else is at risk
  of being hurt.
• Tell them IF you have to break their confidentiality you will
  inform them first.