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Chaperones, Confidentiality & Minors
Chaperones
Confidentiality
Under 16 year olds
GMC/RCGP/MDU advice re chaperones
Explain what needs to be done
Make patient aware that chaperone is available (notice in waiting room?)
Patient’s family or friends not ideal
Insist on a chaperone if
you
feel unsafe
Give patient privacy to undress
Keep all discussion relevant
Avoid making personal comments or attempts at humour
Encourage patient to ask questions
GMC guidance
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Confidentiality
Venereal Disease Acts 1917
Where the history is being taken
Students and observers
Sexual contacts
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Under 16s
Gillick Competency
Child protection concerns
Limits to confidentiality
Under 13s
Local child protection agency
Social services
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Last modified: 25-09-08
