ABSTRACT
This chapter first looks at the rights of the disabled child in healthcare, as found in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It then provides an overview of issues related to access to healthcare for disabled children, when compared to non-disabled children especially in European countries. The focus of the chapter is then placed on the disabled child's participation rights within healthcare and the extent to which they are involved in decisions related to their own health and wellbeing. The role of the parents of disabled children in decision-making is also considered. The chapter then considers participation rights issues related to health that are relevant for infants and young children, followed by issues related to sexual health, especially for older children, and to mental health. End of life issues and the right to die are also considered.
