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The case. What should Leah be told?

J D Lantos1

  • 1Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, IL.

Second Opinion (Park Ridge, Ill.)
|March 9, 1993
PubMed
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A father requested physicians forgo informed consent for his daughter's vaginal cancer surgery, fearing she would prioritize fertility over life. This case highlights complex ethical dilemmas in medical decision-making for young adults.

Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionOrthodox JudaismProfessional Patient RelationshipReligious Approach

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Ethics
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • An Orthodox Jewish father expressed concerns regarding his 18-year-old daughter's medical treatment.
  • The father feared his daughter might prioritize future fertility over immediate life-saving treatment for vaginal cancer.