Ross provides an original and controversial look at the moral principles that guide parents in making healthcare decisions for their children and the role of children in the decision-making process. She argues against the current movement to increase child autonomy, in favour of respecting family autonomy, and proposes significant changes to what informed consent allows when making decisions about paediatric care. The first systematic book on medical ethics to focus specifically on children's healthcare.
Children, Families, and Health Care Decision Making
19 December 2022