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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.

Cancer research and your teenager

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

Knowing your rights in a health-care setting

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

Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

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Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

Consent, capacity and confidentiality

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

Consent, capacity and medical decision-making for children

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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.

Medulloblastomas

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

Sickle cell disease research

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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.

The right to safe spaces

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Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe, welcoming environment. Learn more about your child’s rights to safe spaces.

Surgery for hypospadias

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Learn what to expect when preparing your child for hypospadias surgery.

HIV and teens

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Information on HIV for teens including how people get HIV, managing HIV, disclosure and transitioning to adult health care.

The right to safe spaces

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Learn about your right to receive care and services in a safe and welcoming environment, including at school, work and in health-care environments.

What to expect during a sexual and reproductive health appointment

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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.

Cerebral angiography

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A cerebral angiogram uses X-ray imaging and contrast dye to create a map of the blood vessels in the brain. Learn more about how it is performed.

High grade gliomas

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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.

Hemophilia and sex

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Information and tips on sex for teens living with hemophilia.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 12 and 13)

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Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

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Read an overview of the surgical process, from determining if your child is a candidate for surgery to post-operative care.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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Learn about the different types of sexually transmitted infections and when and how to talk to your child or teen about them.

Chest tube insertion using image guidance

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The pleural space can fill up with fluid or air after a serious injury or operation, or as a result of disease. Chest tubes are placed into the pleural space to drain the fluid or air.

Port

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A port provides a comfortable, convenient way to receive medications such as chemotherapy, IV nutrition and fluids, and from which to have blood samples taken. Learn about this procedure.

Pregnancy and teens

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If you are sexually active, there is a risk that you could get pregnant or get your partner pregnant. This page provides answers to some common questions you may have about pregnancy.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

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Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Turner syndrome

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An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.