University of Tasmania, Australia

Thank you for agreeing to participate in the Kids and Families Program (KFP). We believe our students will learn a lot from your family about children, families, and the roles and responsibilities of being a doctor. The KFP gives medical students a unique chance to observe and learn from 'real' families and their children. Families have a fundamental influence on both children and parents. The KFP aims to educate medical students through firsthand experience of child, family and community health issues. We believe that medical students will be better prepared to deal with these issues when they become doctors if they come across them during the early years of their training.

The guidelines below are to help you during your involvement with the KFP:

1. Your involvement is voluntary and you may withdraw from the KFP at any time.
2. Students are visiting your family to learn about issues associated with children, families and health. They are there to observe, ask questions and learn.
3. To help you and the students to have a common understanding about their learning obligations we ask you to read and sign the KFP learning agreement. The learning agreement is not a legal contract.
4. Students know they need to respect your privacy and safeguard your confidentiality. Students are advised not to record any information that will identify you or your family.
5. Due to any unforseen circumstances it is possible that visits may need to be cancelled or changed. Students will contact you in advance if this happens. In return, please contact students if you cannot keep an appointment or are running late.
6. Students are NOT allowed to give medical advice. If you have an issue of a medical nature you should contact your General Practitioner or your usual health care professional for advice.
7. Students will ask you lots of questions. Please DO NOT discuss subjects that cause you distress. DO let your students know if they ask a question you do not wish to answer.
8. It is possible that a student's question may trigger unexpected reactions and emotions. If members of your family wish to seek assistance with this they should seek assistance in the usual way by contacting their General Practitioner or usual health care professional.
9. Please notify your students if you do plan to change your address or telephone number.
10. If difficulties arise please contact Sarah Downey who will be happy to assist you.

Thank you. We hope your involvement with the program is both a rewarding and pleasant experience.