To report or not to report? : That is the question Katherine Hall, Emma Donaldson and Martyn Williamson
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In: Journal of Primary Health Care, 2017, 9(4):244–247Summary: In New Zealand general practices, we come across adolescents who are sexually active. It is quite clear in New Zealand law that everyone (including minors) who has sexual connection with a young person below the age of 16 years is potentially liable for prosecution and imprisonment. In the UK, there is mandatory reporting of all sexually active children aged 13 years or less.3,4 Many people feel that every instance of under-age intercourse should be reported to the police; however, mandatory reporting can be counter-productive. (From the introduction). This article discusses the ethical issues for general practitioners using the case study involving a young woman. Record #6379
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Journal of Primary Health Care, 2017, 9(4):244–247
In New Zealand general practices, we come across adolescents who are sexually active. It is quite clear in New Zealand law that everyone (including minors) who has sexual connection with a young person below the age of 16 years is potentially liable for prosecution and imprisonment. In the UK, there is mandatory reporting of all sexually active children aged 13 years or less.3,4 Many people feel that every instance of under-age intercourse should be reported to the police; however, mandatory reporting can be counter-productive. (From the introduction). This article discusses the ethical issues for general practitioners using the case study involving a young woman. Record #6379