Parents sue over daughter's death

29 Aug 2008
The parents of a 17 year old girl who died of an undiagnosed heart problem after requesting education staff not to inform her parents of a GP’s visit are planning to sue County Durham Education officials.

Education staff acted in accordance with the 'Gillick Principle' which means that parents do not need to be informed about health issues if a young person does not consent in order to maintain young people's right to confidentiality.

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