New Partner in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 21yo Woman | Ethics | SMLE Q#19385
SMLE Question #19385
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-ETH-001
Last updated: April 2026
A 21-year-old woman requests a combined oral contraceptive prescription in a primary care clinic. She is sexually active with a new partner and uses condoms inconsistently. She has no genitourinary symptoms or pelvic pain. She declines chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis screening despite counseling and states she does not want any tests today. She demonstrates decision-making capacity and understands the discussion. What is the most appropriate action?
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