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Knowing your rights in a health-care setting

Learn about your rights when it comes to making your own health-care decisions and your right to privacy.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You and your child may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

What is confidentiality in health care?

Learn more about confidentiality and your rights when it comes to sharing your personal health information (PHI).

Taking part in decisions when you have cancer

When you're diagnosed with cancer, it may feel like your parents, caregivers and health-care team are making all of the decisions for you. Read about how you can be more involved in decisions that affect you and your health.

Sickle cell disease: Useful research terms and resources

You may be asked to join a clinical research trial or other types of research to help research teams study new treatments and better understand the impact of sickle cell disease on families. Learn about types of research and where to find more information about sickle cell disease research.

The right to safe spaces

Learn about your right to receive care and services in a safe and welcoming environment, including at school, work and in health-care environments.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Keeping kids on the move

Find out how active transportation and child-friendly communities can help children be more independent and physically active.

The right to safe spaces

Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe, welcoming environment. Learn more about your child’s rights to safe spaces.

Being part of your baby's health-care team

Learn how parents can effectively participate in the care of a baby in the NICU.

Accessibility and support when working

Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed at work.

Cancer research and your teenager

Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

Getting the most from your support systems

Fat in children's food: What you need to know

Fat is an essential part of your child or teen’s diet. Learn why, and how to make sure your child is getting enough of the right kind of fat.

Hemophilia and sex

Information and tips on sex for teens living with hemophilia.

Cancer research

Find out how cancer research works, what clinical trials are and what role you play in research.

Relationship with your partner when your child has cancer

It can be very common for parents to experience increased difficulties in their relationships with partners or spouses when their child has cancer. Read about how you and your partner can cope separately and together.

Brain tumour diagnosis and advocating for your child in school

Detailed information concerning how to advocate for your child as soon as she in back in school, and balancing treatment with education.

Consent and capacity in health care

Watch this video to learn about the importance of consent, capacity and confidentiality in health care and what your rights are as a patient.

Staying at the hospital: Advice for teens

Being in the hospital does not have to mean no fun. Learn tips on how to make the most out of your stay.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

Behavioural disorders: Signs and symptoms

Learn about the main symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.

Heart tumours

Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.