A health research article argues that children should be more actively involved in their own medical care and treatment decisions, citing evidence that participation improves recovery outcomes and reduces anxiety.

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Children have a right to learn, play and grow.
To help children thrive, parents and health-care professionals must ensure they get the medical support they need. However, existing evidence shows we could involve children more in their health-care appointments. 
Research suggests children who actively participate in their own treatment recover faster from surgery, have less anxiety and feel more valued.
Our new study examines what practices may help children be involved in health