Policy for Treating Minor Children
Minor child means 18 and under for Alberta clients, 19 and under for BC clients.
When treating a minor, the signed consent must be signed by the minor's parent or legal representative.
Policy for treating minors:
In the interest of clear communication, I have a Minor Consent Form that clearly explains my policies. For each session I will have the parent/guardian sign the form, confirming that you give me permission to go ahead with the treatment of the minor.
When treating a minor, the signed consent must be signed by the minor's parent or legal representative.
Policy for treating minors:
- Written consent from the parent/guardian.(informed consent forwarded by email)
- A parent/guardian must be present while completing, or complete the Health Intake form.
- In establishing goals for each session both the minor and the parent/guardian must be present. This discussion will include:
- health history
- current symptoms experienced by the minor
- treatment methods and techniques to be used
- areas of the body that will be treated
- level of undress
- appropriate draping
- Possible treatment effects
- For older minors (15+), the practitioner, client, and parent/guardian will discuss if the parent/guardian will wait outside the treatment room, or in the room, during the treatment session. The parent/guardian must stay present in the building. It is no longer an option to drop your minor off and leave.
- For minors under 15 the parent/guardian is required to stay in the room during the treatment.
In the interest of clear communication, I have a Minor Consent Form that clearly explains my policies. For each session I will have the parent/guardian sign the form, confirming that you give me permission to go ahead with the treatment of the minor.