Medicolegal issues in paediatric practice: proceedings of the 4th Northern Regional Paediatric Colloquium.
Ethical dilemmas frequently arise in paediatric practice. Given the nature of the speciality, these issues are pertinent to both the medical and legal professions. It is of potential benefit for the professions to meet and discuss such cases outwith the immediate clinical setting. A series of such meetings have been held in the Northern region. We report the proceedings of the fourth meeting. Four cases were presented and the issues arising were debated. The key points from each discussion are described.
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The Fleming Nuffield Unit, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE. d.a.cousins@ncl.ac.uk
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Kaplan
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D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D002961:Civil Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D033001:Directed Tissue Donation / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007237:Infanticide / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000139:chemically induced; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013094:Spermatozoa
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents