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| – Free from coercion, Ensure the minor is mature enough to understand the decision and is not being pressured. |
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| Risks and benefits understood, The minor must comprehend the implications of the treatment (e.g., contraception) and its consequences. |
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| Advice to involve parents,The healthcare professional must encourage the minor to involve parents/caregivers, but the minor may refuse. |
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Sexual activity likely
The minor is likely to continue or begin sexual activity regardless of whether treatment is provided. |
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Endangerment without treatment
The minor’s physical or mental health would suffer if treatment is not given (e.g., risk of pregnancy/STIs). |
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Reasonable to proceed
Providing treatment without parental consent is in the minor’s best interests. |
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Fraser Guidelines apply specifically to contraception and sexual health (not general medical treatment).
Differs slightly from Gillick competence, which is broader and assesses a minor’s capacity to consent to any treatment. |
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