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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.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Treatment of brain tumours

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

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.

What happens if scoliosis is not treated?

Informed decision making is an important component of choosing whether to treat scoliosis. Learn about what can happen if scoliosis is not treated.

Medulloblastomas

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

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.

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.

Craniopharyngiomas

Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.

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.

Dermatology laser treatment WITHOUT sedation

This guide will give you general information about laser treatments for skin problems caused by changes to blood vessels and answer some common questions about the treatment.