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The legal and ethical issues surrounding the care of children and young people in the perioperative setting are often vague and an anaesthetic practitioner could find themselves inadequately prepared for… Click to show full abstract
The legal and ethical issues surrounding the care of children and young people in the perioperative setting are often vague and an anaesthetic practitioner could find themselves inadequately prepared for any issues that may arise. This paper details the case of an adolescent who withdrew her consent to surgery whilst in the anaesthetic room. It raises questions about Gillick Competency and whether the use of restraint is ever justified.
Keywords:
considerations regard;
ethical considerations;
perioperative setting;
consent;
regard adolescent;
adolescent consent
Journal Title: Journal of Perioperative Practice
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Journal of Perioperative Practice
Year Published: 2018
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