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Hoping Against Hope: Ethical Considerations when Trying Unproven Treatments for Seriously Ill Children

Ji Hyun Yang1,2, Yumi Son3, Ilhak Lee1,2

  • 1Division of Medical Law and Ethics, Department of Medical Humanities and Social Sciences, College o Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Asian Bioethics Review
|April 14, 2025
PubMed

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Developing new treatments for children faces challenges, requiring ethical guidelines for parents considering unproven therapies. Informed consent and open communication are vital for paediatric patient well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Paediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Developing novel medical treatments for pediatric patients presents unique challenges.
  • Parents often face ethical dilemmas when considering unproven therapies for critically ill children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the urgent need for robust ethical frameworks in paediatric treatment decision-making.
  • To emphasize the importance of informed consent and clear communication in navigating complex treatment choices for children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on ethical considerations in paediatric oncology and rare diseases.
  • Analysis of ethical frameworks for non-standard treatment decisions.

Main Results:

  • Ethical challenges are significant in paediatric treatment development.
  • Informed consent and provider-patient communication are critical components of ethical decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Robust ethical frameworks are essential for guiding parents and healthcare providers.
  • Prioritizing the best interests of vulnerable paediatric patients ensures compassionate and ethically sound care.

Keywords:
Compassionate useComplementary and alternative medicineOff-label usePaediatricsParental rightsSurrogate decision-making

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