Out of the darkness.
New DoH guidelines make informed, willing consent a vital issue in children's services. Priscilla Alderson points out the benefits in terms of quality care and shows how managers can help patients and professionals to overcome obstacles.
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Westminster Children's Hospital, London.
D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy; D004739:England; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D010290:Parents