Ethics

Question 1

Is there an age of consent under the code of health and disability consumers rights?

Answer 1

No. A child is granted the same rights as adults so can provide consent if they are deemed competent.

Question 2

What legislation provides that everyone has the right to refuse medical treatment?

Answer 2

Section 11 NZ bill of rights.

Question 3

Do parents have the right to access information about their children?

Answer 3

No - right to consent and limits of confidentiality still apply to competent children.
This applies even if the parent is paying for treatment (Minors contracts act)

Question 4

What are the code of ethics values statements pertaining to children?

Answer 4

1.5 psychologists recognise a responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of children.
2.5 psychologist recognise the vulnerable state of children

Question 5

What does rule 5 of the health information privacy code pertain to?

Answer 5

Storage and security of health information

Question 6

What is right 7 of the health and disability services consumers rights

Answer 6

Right to be fully informed

Question 7

What is right 8 of the code of health and disability services code of consumers rights?

Answer 7

Right to make an informed choice and give informed consent