This guideline “ United Kingdom National Guideline on the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Related Conditions in Children and Young People ” offers guidance on consent and confidentiality on children and young people presenting to health care professionals working in sexual health services. It is also applicable to young people aged 16-18 who have learning difficulties or who are ‘vulnerable’. It includes recommendations on the assessment, examination, diagnostic tests, treatment regimens and prophylaxis for the effective management of children and young persons under 16 at risk of, or who have, an STI.
Young people need to be able to access sexual health services in order to prevent, diagnose and treat STIs and gain advice to protect against unintended pregnancy. It is essential that these sexual health services are confidential. This encourages young people to come…
