Parents to get more access to their child's health treatment under bill

How can I tell if my child is too sick to go to school?

Chay_Tay/Shutterstock As a GP and mum to two boys I have many experiences of trying to navigate the school morning when my boys aren’t feeling well. It always seems to happen on the busiest days. None of us want to send our child to school when they are not well – I hate the thought of my kids feeling sick in the classroom and also the idea they might make other children sick. Lots of families have someone for whom illnesses are more dangerous. …

Parents to get more access to their child's health treatment under bill

Republican legislators on Wednesday introduced a "Parents' Medical Bill of Rights" that would give them more access to their children's medical records and conversations with providers.

State lawmakers file Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights legislation

At a press conference Wednesday, Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Henderson, was joined by fellow Republicans co-sponsors to introduce the Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, legislation that revises North Carolina laws to clarify when minors can consent to medical treatment independently and when parents can access their minors’ medical records. “[This bill] ensures that, when it comes to a child’s health, parents are back at the center of the conversatio…

Parents could have less access to information about school-aged children

Elizabeth New warns new bills could restrict parents’ access to school health info

The HaloAnak application has been officially launched. This application allows parents to consult directly with professional medical personnel anytime and anywhere. PT...