You Volunteer at a Community Clinic

question 23

Multiple Choice

You volunteer at a community clinic.A 17-year-old girl claims to have a diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection and presents with Chlamydia.The team leader at the clinic advises that:

• A) The age of legal consent is 18; therefore,no treatment can be delivered.
• B) The teen is underage and should be referred to the family general practitioner.
• C) Care can be provided as long as consent is voluntary and information about treatment and options is provided.
• D) Treatment is provided as long as telephone consent is obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

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