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Consent, capacity and medical decision-making for children

Learn about the roles of children, parents, caregivers and health-care providers in the shared medical decision-making process. As children mature, they develop the capacity to participate in more decisions about their own health.

Consent

Consent is the choice to allow or not allow something to happen, such as treatment. Find out more about consent, who gives it and how it is given.

Consent, capacity and confidentiality

Watch this video to learn about the importance of consent, capacity and confidentiality in health care and what your rights are as a patient.

Consenting to sexual activity

Learn what it means to give consent for sexual activity and what to consider when determining whether a sexual relationship is safe and appropriate.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving consent for your child to participate.

Sickle cell disease research

Research can help health-care providers test new treatments and help them learn how sickle cell disease affects patients and their families. Learn about the risks and benefits of participating in research and about giving your consent to participate.

Diagnostic tests for cancer

Diagnostic tests help the health-care team determine if you have cancer and what type of cancer you may have. Learn more about the different types of tests, consent and waiting for the test results.

Anaesthetic for brain tumour surgery

An in-depth description of preparation, procedure, and side effects associated with a child receiving anaesthetic during treatment for a brain tumour.

Knowing your rights in a health-care setting

Learn about your rights when it comes to making your own health-care decisions and your right to privacy.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Chemotherapy for brain tumours

Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.

Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

What to expect during a sexual and reproductive health appointment

​If you’re sexually active, or thinking about it, find out what you need to know to prepare for an appointment with your primary care provider.

Cancer research and your teenager

Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

Clinical trials and your child

Here are some things to think about if you have been invited to enroll your child in a clinical trial.

Contraception (birth control)

Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Learn about the different types of contraception including how they work and how you can get them.

Making a decision about treatment for a child with a heart condition

Learn about some of the issues involved in making a decision about treatment for your child with a heart condition.

Thyroid biopsy/FNA using image guidance

Learn what a thyroid biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.

Treatment of brain tumours

In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children. 

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

High grade gliomas

High-grade gliomas are a type of brain tumour that can develop in the central nervous system. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Medulloblastomas

Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Varicocele embolization using image guidance

Learn what a varicocele is and how embolization is used to treat is using image guidance.

Helping your teen share personal information, come out and deal with being outed

It's up to your child who they talk to about their personal information and what details they choose to share. Find out tips to help your child talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share their personal information without their consent.

Arthrogram using image guidance

Learn about MRI arthrograms, what they do and why your child would need one.