Confidentiality & Rights
"There are some things I don't want my parents to know and I need to trust that my Doctor will keep things private"
AYA patient
Below are some information booklets to let you know what your rights are as a young person receiving health care, this includes your right to privacy. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact your AYA Keyworker.
Printable Resources
Support Directory
Youth Law Aotearoa | www.youthlaw.co.nz/
Within your DHB there will be youth health and legal professionals available to undertake case/peer reviews to assist providers in managing legal and ethical matters for young people with complex issues within this realm.
Health and Disability Commissioner | www.hdc.org.nz/contact-us
Section discussing how to obtain informed consent & confidentiality prior to a HEEADSSS assessment
http://peds.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/curriculum-files/headss.pdf
