In the case of minors below the age of 18 years, parental consent is required.
As confidentiality will be maintained, information will be released only to other individuals and qualified external professionals, if necessary and only with the explicit written consent from you the parents/ guardians and the child. This will be discussed with you as the need arises.
A child may consent to his or her own treatment or to the treatment of his or her child if:
- The child is over the age of 12 years;
- The child is of sufficient maturity and has the mental capacity to understand the implications of the treatment