Publication
Considering Parental Requests to Withdraw Life-Sustaining Care in Seriously Ill Children: A Case Report and Ethical Analysis
Hauptman L, Arnolds M, Brownson R, Marks A · Journal of Pain & Symptom Management · 2026
Clinical focusGrief & bereavement
MethodologyQualitative
This article describes a case report in which a family’s request for withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a child was met with differing ethical opinions in regards to its permissibility. We explore ethical considerations for parental and medical teams’ decisions to limit life-prolonging treatment in Pediatrics.
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