Doctors Reform Society of Australia
			supporting health care reforms to ensure justice, equity and quality care for all
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The DRS believes:
9.1  All children and young people have the right to seek and receive medical advice and treatment.
9.2  Young people should be involved in all decisions relevant to their health. This is a right, and should include a legal right to refuse treatment.  (see also Health Rights 2.4 and 2.6)
9.3  There should be a range of services available that are specifically designed to cater for young people, and organised with their involvement.
9.4  All young people should have a guaranteed right to privacy and confidentiality between them and their medical advisers.  This confidentiality should be broken only in exceptional circumstances.   (see also Health Rights 2.9)
9.5  Doctors acting in good faith and within these guidelines should be protected by the law.
(see also Violence and Aggression 15.2 Childhood)
 

.		.	The Doctors Reform Society of Australia, Box 14, 4 Goulburn Street, Sydney 2000. Phone 02 9264-9084 Fax 02 9267-4393.	.
			This page was last updated on 29th January, 2003.
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