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Clinical Ethics Committee case 3: Should parents be able to request non-therapeutic treatment for their severely disabled child?

Authors :
Slowther, Anne
Source :
Clinical Ethics; 2008, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p109-112, 4p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article presents the third series of cases provided and discussed by clinical ethics committees in Great Britain. It states the tertiary services provided by Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital (GOSH) National Health Service (NHS) Trust to children in the region. In addition, it highlights questions regarding referral for a second opinion and the application of hysterectomy to prevent menstruation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14777509
Volume :
3
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Ethics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39755756
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1258/ce.2008.008027