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|quote=Listen to those with parental responsibility and give careful consideration to their views. You are not obliged to act on a request to circumcise a child, but you should explain if you are opposed to circumcision other than for therapeutic reasons. You should also tell those with parental responsibility that they have a right to see another doctor. | |quote=Listen to those with parental responsibility and give careful consideration to their views. You are not obliged to act on a request to circumcise a child, but you should explain if you are opposed to circumcision other than for therapeutic reasons. You should also tell those with parental responsibility that they have a right to see another doctor. | ||
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The GMC emphasises the importance of protecting children and young people,<ref>{{REFweb | |||
|url=https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/protecting-children-and-young-people | |||
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|title=Protecting children and young people: The responsibilities of all doctors | |||
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|publisher=General Medical Council | |||
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|date=2018-05-25 | |||
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}}</ref> but has not prohibited non-therapeutic circumcision of non-consenting minors. | |||
==The guidance of the British Medical Association== | ==The guidance of the British Medical Association== | ||