Clinical Study Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association 2003

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for a neurologically devastated child: whose decision is it?

Paris JJ, Schreiber MD, Reardon FE — Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2003

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Summary

What Researchers Did

This clinical study discusses a case that highlights ethical dilemmas in paediatric treatment decisions, specifically regarding hyperbaric oxygen therapy for a neurologically devastated child.

What They Found

The study found that the question of who makes treatment decisions for neurologically devastated children remains an ongoing and unresolved controversy in paediatric ethics. It emphasized that children lack the maturity for medical choices, necessitating decisions made on their behalf, but the standard and decision-maker remain unclear.

Canadian Relevance

There is no direct Canadian connection mentioned in this study.

Study Limitations

A limitation of this study is its conceptual nature, focusing on an ethical dilemma without presenting empirical data or offering specific solutions for decision-making.

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Study Details

Study Type	Clinical Study
Category	Neurological
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	12732864
Year Published	2003
Journal	Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
MeSH Terms	Decision Making; Drowning; Ethics, Medical; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Infant; Male; Parents; Therapies, Investigational; Unconsciousness

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