Involving Children and Adolescents in Medical Decision Making: Developmental and Clinical Considerations

Overview

Journal J Pediatr Psychol

Publisher Oxford University Press

Date 1996 Aug 1

PMID 8863460

Citations 50

Authors

M A McCabe

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Abstract

Outlined the issues in informed consent, as well as goals for involving children and adolescents in decisions regarding their own medical treatment. This paper reviews the developmental and clinical considerations, and provides recommendations, for determining particular children's level of involvement. Finally, there are distinct roles for pediatric psychologists in this process, which are described. As medical treatment becomes increasingly sophisticated, there is an obligation for pediatric psychologists to appreciate the ethical and clinical issues in medical decision making for families.

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