Legislation and government guidelines

Children’s rights are enshrined inUN Convention on the Rights of the ChildandThe Constitution § 104stipulates that the best interests of the child shall be a fundamental consideration in all cases.

In addition, the Health Personnel Act sets specific requirements for health personnel when handling situations involving children as dependents.

Health Personnel Act §10a- Health personnel's duty to contribute to safeguarding minor children who are dependents of parents or siblings

Health Personnel Act §10b- Health personnel's duty to contribute to safeguarding minor children who are bereaved by parents or siblings

Health Personnel Act §25 third paragraph- Information to collaborating personnel

Specialist Healthcare Services Act §3-7a- Child Advocate Personnel

The Guide to Dependentsis about involving and supporting dependents throughout the health and care services. The guide describes the rights of dependents and the obligations of the health and care services and provides recommendations for good practice.

Management and quality improvement in health and care services - Guide to law and regulations

Early detection of vulnerable children and young people - National professional guideline - National guide

Collaboration on services for children, young people and their families.