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Kristi L Kirschner1, Rebecca Brashler, Teresa A Savage

  • 1Donnelley Family Disability Ethics Program, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
|December 20, 2007
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The Ashley Treatment, a controversial medical intervention for a child with disabilities, raises ethical questions for medical professionals and disability specialists. This analysis examines stakeholder perspectives on the growth attenuation therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • The "Ashley Treatment" involves growth attenuation therapy for a child with severe developmental disabilities.
  • The case gained public attention through a medical journal publication and parental blog.

Observation:

  • The treatment involved surgical and hormonal interventions to limit growth.
  • Parents cited quality of life and future care considerations as rationale.

Findings:

  • A disability ethics approach reveals diverse stakeholder perspectives, including parents, physicians, and bioethics committees.
  • The case highlights complex ethical dilemmas in pediatric medical decision-making for individuals with disabilities.

Implications:

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  • Physiatrists and rehabilitation professionals must navigate complex ethical considerations in similar cases.
  • This case prompts critical reflection on medical interventions, parental rights, and the ethics of care for individuals with extensive disabilities.