Currently, 21 states explicitly allow children younger than age 18 years (minors) to consent to and obtain contraceptive services without parental permission. What should you do if a 16-year-old girl presents with a request for birth control?
A) Prescribe the medication
B) Have the patient sign an informed consent
C) Perform a gynecological exam prior to prescribing the medication
D) Refer to state law governing this care
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