Children with Long COVID fall under authorized absence. The youth doctor, also called school doctor, is the designated person to formulate advice through discussions with the parents, student, school and any advice from an occupational therapist. A (resilience) statement is not necessary. The resilience of a child with Long COVID can vary greatly per day and week. If a statement states that the resilience has a certain duration and a child has a relapse (or PEM), then a tax liability declaration on paper can put parents in a difficult position.
Advice based on insights from the youth doctor who coordinates this with the child or young person, parents, school and if necessary in consultation with therapists and the truancy officer is sufficient for compulsory education. Together we can look at whether and how appropriate participation in education can be resumed. See also advice on school participation after corona measures expire.
The youth doctor works within a youth healthcare team and collaborates with the neighborhood team. In the event of long-term absenteeism due to illness, the school contacts the youth healthcare service (JGZ), and parents can also submit questions there. The youth doctor is bound by medical confidentiality. If necessary, the youth doctor can, with the permission of the student and parents, request information from the treating physician of the young person and/or the vulnerable family member.
The term resilience is not always used consistently by professionals at school, youth health care, and compulsory education. It therefore regularly leads to discussion. That is why this document drawn up to clarify the role of the JGZ in assessing the resilience of sick-reported young people.
