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Consent - what you have a right to expect: a guide for parents

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    16 July 2001
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Product number:
    24474
  • Gateway reference:
    Not required
  • Pages:
    12
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

Before a doctor, nurse or therapist can examine or treat your child, they need consent or agreement. Sometimes children can give consent for themselves, depending on their age and how well they understand. Sometimes you will be asked to give consent for them as their parent.

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