Will my parents be given information about me?

• Usually, health workers are not allowed to tell your parents anything you have talked to them about, unless you have agreed to this. But the health worker may suggest that you speak to your parents or an adult you trust.
• A health worker may want to send out information to you. If you don’t want your parents to see this, you can:
• ask them to post it to a friend’s address
• say you’ll pick it up, or
• ask them not to send anything.

Remember, your parents can come with you to talk to a health worker if you want!

What if my parents want to look at my health records?

• Your health records include information about your health and any treatment you have had. Your records can be written on paper, held on computer or both.

• Usually your parents can’t see your health records, unless you agree to this. If there’s something in your health records that you don’t want your parents to see, tell a health worker.

• If your doctor doesn’t think you are able to make decisions about your health care, your parents may be allowed to see your health records without you agreeing to it. But this would only happen if the doctor thought it was best for you.

Page last edited: 29 April 2010