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  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Medical Ethics
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Parental refusal of pediatric cancer treatment poses significant risks to patients.
  • Such refusals cause moral and emotional distress for healthcare providers.
  • Understanding oncologists' strategies is crucial for improving patient care and clinician support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the range of approaches pediatric oncologists use when faced with treatment refusal or abandonment.
  • To explore strategies employed before, during, and after legal intervention considerations.
  • To identify factors influencing these decisions and the resources utilized.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with US-based pediatric oncologists.
  • Purposive and referral sampling ensured diversity among participants.
  • Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using applied thematic analysis within a grounded theory framework.

Main Results:

  • Oncologists employed tactics centered on communication logistics, trust establishment, and negotiation/compromise.
  • Participants described how experiences altered their practice and offered advice to colleagues.
  • Most lacked institutional policies beyond ethics consultation and desired better preparation.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support the development of enhanced resources for managing treatment refusal.
  • Recommendations include education, consensus guidelines with evidence-based treatment modifications, and improved mental healthcare access.
  • Addressing these challenges requires systemic support and tailored interventions.