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Adolescent decision-making: giving weight to age-specific values

R E Ladd1, E N Forman

  • 1Department of Philosophy, Wheaton College, Norton, MA, USA.

Theoretical Medicine
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

When adults provide proxy consent for adolescent medical care, they should consider adolescents' developmental values. Prioritizing these values respects adolescent autonomy and well-being, avoiding potential psychological harm.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Healthcare Decision-Making

Background:

  • Adults often provide proxy consent for adolescent medical treatments.
  • Adolescents may express treatment preferences differing from adult judgments.
  • Adolescent choices may reflect unique developmental needs and values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ethical considerations for proxy consent in adolescent healthcare.
  • To understand the basis of adolescent treatment preferences.
  • To provide guidance for proxy decision-makers regarding adolescent values.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on adolescent development and medical ethics.
  • Analysis of existing evidence on adolescent decision-making in healthcare.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Ethical argumentation regarding the weight given to adolescent preferences.

    • Main Results:

    • Adolescents' preferences are often linked to age-specific values crucial for development.
    • Ignoring these values can lead to significant psychological distress.
    • Adult proxies should weigh adolescent values in consent decisions.

    Conclusions:

    • Proxy consent for adolescents requires balancing their developmental values with safety.
    • Respecting adolescent values, within limits, supports their psychological well-being.
    • Guidance is needed for proxies to navigate these complex ethical decisions.