There have been several recent cases where medical staff have considered that there was no possibility of recovery for a child, yet their clinical judgements were challenged by the parents. The private anguish of these families became public, social media heightened emotions and this was followed by political and religious intrusion. The aim of this article is to explore the concept of medical futility and the withdrawal of care for children in intensive care units.
Marland E, Davies B (2019) In the child's best interests: should life be sustained when further treatment is futile? Nursing children and Young People, 31 (6) p 23 - 27.
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