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[Informed consent for standard procedures and for clinical research in paediatric anaesthesia]

I Murat1, N Sabourdin, E Balestrat

  • 1Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, hôpital d'enfants Armand-Trousseau, 75571 Paris, France. isabelle.murat@trs.aphp.fr

Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
|November 28, 2012
PubMed

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Parental consent is required for pediatric medical procedures and research. For research, both parents must consent, and assent from mature minors is necessary, with judicial intervention for complex cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medical ethics
  • Informed consent in clinical research

Context:

  • Understanding the nuances of obtaining consent from pediatric patients is crucial in healthcare settings.
  • Legal and ethical frameworks govern consent for routine procedures versus research protocols involving minors.

Purpose:

  • To delineate the specific requirements for obtaining informed consent from pediatric patients.
  • To outline procedures for handling consent challenges, including parental disagreements and religious objections (e.g., Jehovah Witnesses).

Summary:

  • Routine pediatric procedures require consent from one parent.
  • Clinical research involving minors necessitates consent from both parents and, if mature enough, the assent of the child.
  • Disputes regarding consent should be escalated to a child protection judge.

Impact:

  • Ensures ethical conduct in pediatric research and clinical practice.
  • Provides clear guidelines for healthcare professionals navigating consent complexities with minors.
  • Upholds the rights and welfare of children in medical decision-making.

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