Dilemmas in Pediatric Medical Consent

This chapter delves into the intricate issues surrounding medical consent for minors, particularly focusing on cases involving Jehovah's Witness children and their refusal of blood transfusions. It discusses specific legal cases, highlighting the conflict between parental rights, children's autonomy, and the medical team's obligations to act in the best interests of the child. The conversation emphasizes the complex interplay of ethics, law, and medical necessity in situations where children's life-prolonging treatments are contested.