Medical information 10 House Managers The Health Centre team works closely with boarding House Managers who may treat minor illnesses and can seek advice when needed. They also support taking boarders to the minor injuries unit and hospital when necessary and play a key role in liaising between home and school on medical matters. Medical consent Parents should complete the medical form before their child starts school. The form will ask for details of your child’s medical history. It requires parents to give consent for medical staff to administer medicines (including Paracetamol or Ibuprofen) and first-aid treatment; for an annual influenza vaccination to be given; and for other immunisations to be administered as recommended by the Department of Health. It also asks for permission for a Head of House to act in loco parentis so that, on rare occasions when a parent cannot be contacted, consent can be given for emergency treatment, operations etc. Local hospitals The minor injuries unit is at Abingdon Hospital and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre) are within easy access. Most private referrals are made to the Manor Hospital, Oxford. Medical treatment during holidays In the event of your child being ill during the holidays, they will not be able to stay in the Health Centre and you or their guardian should be prepared to collect them. The same applies at weekends for weekly boarders. If your child requires treatment in the UK during the holidays, you can register them as a ‘Temporary Resident’. Remember to inform the Health Centre of any treatment upon your child’s return to school. Medical confidentiality Medical computer record systems are separate and secure from the school system to ensure confidentiality, although it is often best if staff know what is happening. Pupils are encouraged to discuss their medical care with their parents. Children over 16 may give consent for their own treatment. If under 16, but considered mature enough, they can also give consent. All pupils are entitled to the same level of medical confidentiality as anyone else. Please note, this may mean your child chooses not to tell you about any treatment they are receiving. 24
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