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Ethics and adolescent care: an international perspective
Pierre-André Michaud1, Kristina Berg-Kelly, Aidan Macfarlane
1Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland. Pierre-Andre.Michaud@chuv.ch
Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|May 26, 2010
Summary
This review explores bioethics in healthcare, focusing on adolescent autonomy and decision-making competence. A deliberative approach ensures ethical care aligned with the patient
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Medical Ethics
- Adolescent Healthcare
Background:
- Ethical issues in healthcare are complex and vary globally.
- Bioethics principles guide healthcare practice.
- Adolescents present unique ethical considerations regarding autonomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of bioethics core values in healthcare.
- To highlight ethical considerations specific to adolescent healthcare decisions.
Main Methods:
- Review of ethical concepts and their application in healthcare.
- Analysis of the adolescent's position concerning autonomy and competence.
- Outline of a 'deliberative' approach for ethical decision-making.
Main Results:
- Adolescents are often competent to make their own health decisions.
- A deliberative approach involves assessing adolescent competence and discussing options.
- Involving stakeholders is possible after addressing confidentiality concerns.
Conclusions:
- The deliberative process promotes decisions in the adolescent's best interest.
- Ethical values inform decision-making for practitioners and adolescent patients.
- This approach encourages broader perspectives for ethical care.
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