This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
A 13-year-old boy attends the surgery without an adult accompanying him. He has a sore throat. Legally, a general practitioner must: Karnataka 07 
Select and explain. 
A. Examine and prescribe as appropriate, B. Refuse to see him unless a responsible adult is present, C. Write to the parent asking them to come to the surgery, D. Examine but not prescribe
A: Examine and prescribe as appropriate
Answer: A: Examine and prescribe as appropriate 
Explanation: Ans. Examine and prescribe as appropriate