Children and young people need accurate, accessible information about their healthcare
New draft guidance from NICE recommends children and young people are fully informed about their health so that they are empowered to take an active role in their healthcare.
The healthcare system can be intimidating to younger patients, and poor experiences may lead to anxiety around engaging with the system later in life and poorer health outcomes. This draft guidance aims to improve the healthcare experience of babies, children, and young people with the hope that this can improve their health outcomes and wellbeing.
The draft guidance emphasises the need to provide children and young people with clear and accurate information which can be tailored to an individual patient’s level of maturity and understanding. Information materials should be developed in partnership with young people and presented in a range of formats using words and images.
