Table 1.

Synthesized research themes identified from Access 3 activities 1, 2 and 3

Theme 1: Young people’s health literacy embraces our connected, digitally disrupted world

Theme 2: Traditional barriers remain but technology brings new opportunities for young people to connect and engage with services

Theme 3: Health system navigation must be assertively supported

Theme 4: Engagement in healthcare is about people and positive interactions

Theme 5: Young people perceive and experience multiple prejudices

Theme 6: Healthcare costs are high and ripple out

Theme 7: The ideal general practitioner has many desirable qualities but is hard to find

Theme 8: Reducing system demands and complexity would create a more efficient and straightforward experience for young people