Tuesday, February 7, 2012

How much control should the state have?

Parents furious as 13-year-old girls given contraceptive implants at school without their knowledge

  • Devices temporarily prevent pregnancy by releasing hormones into the blood
  • In 2011, 1,700 girls aged 13/14 were fitted with implants
  • Under 'patient confidentiality' rules, school staff are banned from seeking permission of parents beforehand


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