{"product_id":"consent-rights-and-choices-in-health-care-for-children-and-young-people-isbn-9780727912282","title":"Consent, Rights and Choices in Health Care for Children and Young People","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis books gives guidance for doctors and other health professionals who are involved in providing health care for children and young people.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe books sets out best practice guidance, and explains that children and young people should be allowed to participate in decisions about their health care to the extent they wish. It explains who can give consent to treatment on behalf of a person under 18 and when children and young people can seek health care and advice independently.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt also explores the issue of refusal of treatment; what parents are entitled to refuse on behalf of their young children, and what to do if young people refuse treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comprehensive summary of chapters provides quick reference for the key ethical and legal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e  List of cases. \u003cp\u003eList of statutes and regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMembership of the Steering Group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditorial Board.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn ethical approach to treating children and young people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe law on children, consent and medical treatment: England, Wales and Northern Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe law on children, consent and medical treatment: Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidentiality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvolving children and assessing a child's competence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefusal of treatment and decisions not to treat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental health care of children and young people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensitive or controversial procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch and innovative treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth care in schools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Examination or assessment for child protection purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Useful addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe British Medical Association\u003c\/b\u003e is the professional association and registered trade union for doctors in the United Kingdom. The association does not regulate or certify doctors, a responsibility which lies with the General Medical Council.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book from the British Medical Association offers comprehensive practical guidance on the ethical and legal issues arise in the health care of patients under 18 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe care of children and young people is a frequent area of enquiry to the BMA’s Medical Ethics Department. This book reflects the questions most commonly raised by health professionals, including questions about consent, refusal of treatment and confidentiality. As well as covering the issues doctors face every day, it offers advice about dealing with exceptional cases, for example where there is disagreement about whether treatment should be given, or where the treatment itself is controversial or innovative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with advice from an expert advisory group of eminent paediatricians, ethicists and legal experts, its contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn ethical approach to treating children and young people\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe law on children, consent and medical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidentiality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvolving children and assessing a child’s competence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefusal of treatment and decisions not to treat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMental health care of children and young people\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSensitive or controversial procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearch and innovative treatment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth care in schools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummary of good practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe guidance covers the legal position in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, and is essential reading for health professionals involved in the care of children. It will also be of interest to patients and their parents, lawyers, health service managers and policy makers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMJ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988975796453,"sku":"NP9780727912282","price":62.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780727912282.jpg?v=1761782279","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/consent-rights-and-choices-in-health-care-for-children-and-young-people-isbn-9780727912282","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}