¿Cuándo pueden tomar decisiones en su tratamiento los pacientes pediátricos? una visión desde el derecho, la autonomía y la ética integral

Translated title of the contribution: The right of autonomy in children in regard to treatment: An integrated legal and ethical approach

Adalberto de Hoyos, Nelly F. Altamirano-Bustamante, Myriam M. Altamirano-Bustamante

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Abstract

In the case of an alteration of sex differentiation in which healthcare personnel must decide whether or not to reassign the patient's gender, an analysis of the recent modifications to Mexican law is considered along with how these modifications impact the child's treatment. Considering constitutional reforms and international conventions signed in Mexico, we studied the impact of the obligations to provide information and respect the opinion of children as well as the consequences that the parent or guardian of the minor has on pediatric practice. It is also established how respect along with ethical considerations for patient dignity together may provide answers to some difficult cases.

Translated title of the contributionThe right of autonomy in children in regard to treatment: An integrated legal and ethical approach
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)257-264
Number of pages8
JournalBoletin Medico del Hospital Infantil de Mexico
Volume70
Issue number3
StatePublished - May 2013
Externally publishedYes

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