Confidentiality

Whatever your age, you are entitled to a confidential consultation from your doctor. Only give your consent to any examination or treatment if you understand the information you are given, your choices and possible consequences, including the purpose and possible risks of any treatment. If you are under 16, doctors are legally obliged to encourage you to discuss your medical problem with your parents, but even if it’s about contraception, the doctors should respect your confidentiality, if they think you are competent and mature enough to understand and make a decision about this and understand the issues relating to having a sexual relationship. If the  doctor refuses to prescribe contraception but you need it, go to Contraception & Sexual Health Clinic (CaSH)/ family planning clinic or Young Person’s clinic.

Doctors should not give information about you to anyone without your permission. However all health professionals can break confidentiality for safeguarding reasons if they think your safety or someone else’s is at risk.

NHSDirect – 0845 46 47

For any questions on health you can remain anonymous.

www.nhs.uk

Information on a range of health conditions and finding your local services.

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – 0845 606 2030

If you are a UK resident, you are entitled to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country. However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you.

Read about where and how to use the card on this link below. It does NOT replace Health Insurance because there are many things it does not cover the cost of. Read about what you are entitled to before you leave for your destination.

www.ehic.org.uk

To apply for an EHIC card:

www.nhs.uk/ehic

More information on where you can use the EHIC.