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Caring for gravely ill children

A R Fleischman1, K Nolan, N N Dubler

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine & Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY.

Pediatrics
|October 1, 1994
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Pediatric healthcare professionals need guidance for critically ill children. A collaborative approach prioritizing the child

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Palliative Care
  • Bioethics in Pediatrics
  • Child Health Management

Background:

  • Limited guidance exists for pediatric healthcare professionals managing critically or terminally ill children.
  • Existing literature primarily addresses adult end-of-life care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a principled approach for the treatment and healthcare decision-making for critically ill children.
  • To provide guidance for pediatric healthcare professionals facing complex ethical dilemmas.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-day meeting convened pediatricians and other stakeholders.
  • A consensus-based approach was developed through group discussion.

Main Results:

  • The child's needs and interests must be central to all treatment plans.
Keywords:
Death and EuthanasiaEmpirical Approach

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  • Child involvement in decision-making is crucial, respecting developmental maturity.
  • Parents are primary decision-makers, but professional obligation to protect the child's interests remains.
  • Quality of future life is a relevant consideration in all decisions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Decision-making should be a collaborative process involving the patient, parents, and professionals.
    • Ethics committees and consultations can resolve conflicts.
    • When cure is not possible, promoting comfort becomes the primary goal.
    • Focus should be on optimal pain management and holistic well-being (physical, psychological, spiritual) for the child and family.