Children and Guardian Consent Policy

This policy explains how child-related information, parent or guardian authority and consent are handled in relation to website enquiries and practice communication for Dr Lerissa Pillay Specialist Paediatrician.

Because the practice provides specialist paediatric care, information may relate to minors. Child-related information is treated with care and should only be provided by a parent, legal guardian or authorised person acting in the child’s best interests.

The practice may need to confirm that the person making an enquiry, requesting information or attending an appointment has authority to act for the child. This protects the child, the family and the confidentiality of medical information.

Parents or guardians who submit information through the website consent to the practice using that information to respond to the enquiry or manage related administration. Clinical consent for examination, treatment or procedures is handled separately during the care process.

The practice may receive information from referring doctors, hospitals, laboratories, schools, therapists or other healthcare providers where relevant and lawful. Such information should be used only for appropriate care, administration or legal purposes.

Child information should only be shared with authorised persons, healthcare providers involved in care, service providers supporting practice administration, or other parties where required or permitted by law. Sharing should be limited to what is necessary.

Patient photographs, stories or identifiable information should not be published publicly without appropriate written consent. Extra caution is required where children are involved, and consent should be properly documented.

Parents and guardians should avoid posting a child’s private medical details in public comments, reviews or social media messages. Public platforms are not suitable for confidential medical communication.

A parent, legal guardian or authorised person may request access to or correction of information relating to a child, subject to identity verification, legal requirements and the child’s best interests.

Where decisions involve child-related information, the practice should consider privacy, safety, confidentiality, legal duties, professional obligations and the child’s best interests.