Useful resources for health professionals with questions about when or what to disclose to parents of children or young people.
This is general information and doesn't constitute a legal opinion.
A person can independently agree to or refuse medical treatment from 16 years of age.
Young people under the age of 16 can consent to:
Where the court has guardianship of a child, the court or its agent has the power to give or withhold consent (Guardianship Act 1968).
Children undergoing services in schools/ECE services authorised under section 125 of the Health Act 1956.
These situations are all regulated by specific statutory provisions. In all other situations the legal position is governed by the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights and common law.
Determining competence is a case-by-case basis, both situation and treatment specific. It takes into account:
If you have questions about when or what to disclose to parents of children or young people, below are some useful resources for health professionals.
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