At what age are parents/carer no longer required to attend their child's GP consultation (if they have to at all). Also can a child at anypoint refuse to have a parent present?
2006-11-05 09:10:37 · 10 answers · asked by Seany Baby 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You have parental responsibility until they reach the age of 18, but a child can give their own consent to treatment at the age of 16. Now if the child under 16 makes its own appointment because they did not want the parent involved I am sure that they would be seen but the GP should have a chaperone present...(a nurse) for their own protection and that of the child.
Anything discussed between the child and GP alone is confidential, however I am sure that the GP would advise the child of the need for the parents involvement..but this will occur only upon the invitation of the child.
Of course if however the GP feels that the child is at risk he would be obliged to contact Social Services.
I am intrigued by this question...
2006-11-05 09:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by SALLY D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be with a child up until they're 16. A child can refuse a parent/carer being there if it's of a sexual nature,ie girl going the pill,although doctor will need parent/carers consent.
Also,if a child is being abused,they can be seen without an adult present,then it is at the doctors discretion what course of action is taken.
2006-11-05 17:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say at the age 16 the child has the right not to have a parent present.
2006-11-05 17:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as i know its 16. Before that i don't think they can refuse you to sit in on the consultation, they may ask you if you mind leaving the doc and the child to speak. Suppose it really depends on what its regarding. I know when i was 15 i wanted the pill and i couldn't get it unless my parent was there to agree! x
2006-11-06 04:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by I-Love-My-Boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
A child or young person can see their GP on their own when they wish, so long as they can prove the Frazer Guidelines. This in practice means that they know why they are seeing the doctor, what the consequences might be of seeing the doctor, the ability to rationalise why they wish to see the doctor on their own.
I guess in reality this may mean by about the age of 12!!
2006-11-05 17:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by pudding queen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The legal age is 16 years. A child can ask for you not to be there if the matter is personal and you agree along with the doctor xx
2006-11-05 17:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by starlet108 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are under 16 they need supervision..I suppose they could refuse a parent..it depends on the parent and some girls under 16 go alone to get the contraceptive pill.
2006-11-05 17:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by fajita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think at age 16 but i could be wrong, but obviously a younger, sensible young person could see a GP on their own.
2006-11-05 17:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by Caroline 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its 16... but yr child can go and make an appoinment and might not tell you they have seen the doctor...if yr child is refusing you being there then i would worry coz it sounds like somthing there hiding.. sit em down and talk to em bout it xxx
2006-11-05 17:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by cathrin j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at least one parent present if both want to be present must let doctor know
2006-11-05 17:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by be 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋