Impact of outpatient appointments on school attendance

摘要

School is a central part of children’s lives. As a society, we recognise the value of education, equipping our future generations with the skills they need to thrive as adults. This is reflected in the significant pressure put on parents and carers to ensure attendance is kept to a maximum. However, it seems there is a different set of rules for healthcare, where somewhat outdated approaches to the provision of specialist care can result in competition between access to healthcare and time in the classroom.