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Briefly Legal: Parents Opt not to Pursue Further Surgical Treatment for their Child's Severe Congenital Heart Disease: A Nurse Threatens to Sue the Hospital, the Neonatologists, and the Parents for Withholding Care.

Authors :
Sims, Maureen E.
Schifrin, Barry
Source :
Neonatology Today. Jan2024, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p159-161. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses a case where parents opted not to pursue further surgical treatment for their child's severe congenital heart disease, leading to disagreement among healthcare professionals and a nurse threatening legal action. Topics include parental decision-making in complex medical situations, healthcare provider autonomy, and the role of bioethics committees in resolving conflicts.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19327129
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neonatology Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175268119