Question 8. An unimmunised 1-year-old child presents to a family practice and the parents inform the doctor that they do not believe in immunisation, as it overwhelms the immune system and may cause autism. Which is the best option to manage this encounter?
A. Explore the reasons for their anti-immunisation stance and explain that the practice will not continue to see the child if he remains unimmunised
B. Explain the advantages of immunisation, the risks of not immunising the child, and encourage them to reconsider, but continue to see the child
C. Inform the parents that they will be referred to another practice immediately
D. Report the family to social services