Archie’s Army Law - Rights for parents with a child in critical care by injury

We think that critical decisions should have to give credence to parents wishes including treatment overseas or hospice care.

We think the following is required:

- Full consultation with parents at all stages of treatment.
- Compulsory independent medical mediation for conflict resolution.
- Difficult decisions should made outside of a court setting.
- A statutory minimum period before legal proceedings are commenced. We think parents must have access to legal and financial assistance prior to court proceedings.
- Expert medical advice sought to be required to be considered in decisions.

We think this would protect the rights of the child and their parents.