Alfie Evans case: Proposed law aims to prevent conflicts between parents and doctors
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k1895
Abstract: Doctors, lawyers, ethicists, politicians, and parents are working on proposals to improve the way disputes between parents and doctors over children’s treatment are handled, after a series of bitter court battles have shown up problems… read more here.
Keywords: proposed law; law aims; parents doctors; alfie evans ... See more keywords
Alfie Evans case: are the notions of best interests and futility just paternalism rebranded?
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k2436
Abstract: I always find McCartney’s columns thought provoking, but I think she has focused on one element in the Alfie Evans case.1 One could assume that only those who identify as religious have a belief system,… read more here.
Keywords: best interests; notions best; alfie evans; evans case ... See more keywords
Alfie Evans case: the good of the patient
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.k2439
Abstract: All sides invoke the “good of the patient” in controversies such as the Alfie Evans case.1 Clarifying this term is helpful. The principle of autonomy has replaced what used to be the doctor’s responsibility and… read more here.
Keywords: evans case; good patient; alfie evans; case good ... See more keywords