Managing a 14-year-old Female Teenager Presenting with a Sexually Transmitted Infection - What are the Issues Involved?
- Author:
Ong Shu Min
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
sex with minor;
ethical;
legal;
reporting
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2013;39(2):44-48
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In Singapore, sexual intercourse with a minor is an offence. An individual, who has knowledge of such an offence, is legally obliged to inform the authorities. This case study involved a minor who suffered from a sexually transmitted disease (STD) after sexual exposure. With her approval, the attending primary care physician reported the offence to the police using an on-line service. The case study also serves to illustrate the ethical and legal issues relating to her management.
