Ethics in Pediatrics

Question 0

Patient with tracheal stenosis with long course of hospitalization. Mechanical ventilation required. Parents wanted to go home against advice. What will you do?
A. Allow the parents to bring the patient home
B. Tap PCSO and other politicians
C. Let the patient stay and wait for surgery
D. Ask parents to borrow money and buy oxygen tank and teach them how to use face mask

Answer 0

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Question 1

Participation of children in research
A. Children should not participate in non-therapeutic research
B. Children may participate in limited risk research as long as it is IRB approved, with parental consent and assent if applicable
C. Both parents should sign consent
D.

Answer 1

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Question 2

If a patient with leukemia with several relapses, ask you “Am I going to die?”, what will you reply:

a. “Disappointing, isn’t it?”
b. “Why do you ask?”
c. “not for a long time.”
d. “you’re gonna get another remission tomorrow.”

Answer 2

b. “Why do you ask?”

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