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For some types of treatment, agreement is required between those with parental responsibility...
Children age 16 and over are deemed capable of consenting to medical treatment for themselves.
Ethical considerations in prescribing contraception to young people.
GPs must ensure they’re specifically trained and competent before carrying out this procedure.
A practice manager called the advice line following a request from a solicitor acting for the mother of three children, seeking disclosure of the children’s records.
If parents who have separated ask for medical information about their child, it's important to know how to handle the request sensitively and correctly.
Understanding who should be involved in the consent process, from children to people who lack capacity.
A GP member was due to have a remote consultation because of the coronavirus outbreak, and needed the MDU's advice with questions surrounding confidentiality and data protection.
GPs play a pivotal role in identifying children at risk and should be familiar with local child protection procedures.