Ethics in Paeds

Question 1

what are the main things contained in the children act 1989?

Answer 1

parental responsibility: defines who has parental responsibility and what that entails

safeguarding

Question 2

what main thing is included in the children act 2004?

Answer 2

about the services and integration of the services that are there to support children - councelling and social services needing to be integration with medical

Question 3

what act can you detain children?

Answer 3

mental health act 1983

same as adults

Question 4

does the mental capacity act 2005 apply to children?

Answer 4

sort of
16 and older (technically adults up to 18)
but under 16 not

Question 5

what is the law about neonatal resuscitation?

Answer 5

24 weeks and above, under 23 we do not resuscitate.

between 23-24 its the parents decision.

Question 6

how can children be enrolled in clinical trials?

Answer 6

whoever has parental responsibility can consent for them

assent - child agrees to information that you’ve given them: should do this ethically but not necessary