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Charelity D Gallant¹, Jaan Toelen², Judith Sluiter-Post³

¹Spaarne Gasthuis, afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Haarlem en Hoofddorp.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde

|May 31, 2023

Abstract

Introduction:

In the Netherlands, medical decision-making without parental permission is allowed from the age of 16. The aim of this study was to examine parents' knowledge of this age-based framework to discover potential knowledge gaps that hinder the communication between doctors, parents, and their children.

Methods:

Survey-based research was conducted to examine parents' knowledge of the age-based framework that applies to minors in Dutch healthcare. The survey was based on 5 topics: medical diagnosis and treatment, medical advice, reproductive and sexual health services, abortion, and euthanasia. The survey was sent to 1,010 Dutch parents, aged 35-55 years, with at least one child. The data were analysed using SPSS. Percentages and means were calculated.

Results:

Parental knowledge of the age-based framework varied depending on the topic.

Conclusion:

This study provides insights into parents' current level of knowledge of the age-based framework that applies to minors in Dutch healthcare. This information is useful in the conversation between health care professional, parents, and their children.

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