Are children routinely tested for HIV/AIDS; Hepatitis B/Hepatitis C?
No, but if it is known that the birth mother is either HTV or Hepatitis B positive, you would be informed prior to being linked with a child. Q: Will I be told whether the child has been immunised? A: Yes. Details of immunisations are recorded on the medical report, a summary of which is given to you before child is placed with you. Q: Will I be told if the child has been ill or is suffering from any health problems? A: Yes, if the child has a significant illness or condition, it would be recorded with treatment details on the medical report. However, it is important to realise that it is not possible to diagnose all medical conditions at an early age. Many conditions, such as learning difficulties, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and even asthma, may not become apparent until later. Q: Will I be told about how, when and where the child was born? A: Yes. Details of the time and place of a baby’s birth, if known, will be recorded on a medical report written at the time of the child’s
