Uncertainty: An Uncomfortable Companion to Decision-making for Infants.

Related Articles Uncertainty: An Uncomfortable Companion to Decision-making for Infants. Pediatrics. 2020 08;146(Suppl 1):S13-S17 Authors: Krick JA, Hogue JS, Reese TR, Studer MA Abstract Although parents are typically the most appropriate decision-makers for their children, there are limits to this authority. Medical providers may be ethically obligated to seek state intervention against a parental decision if the parent places a child at significant and imminent risk of serious harm. When parents make medical decisions for their children, they assess both the projected benefits and risks of their choices for their family. These assessments are impacted by uncertainty, which is a…
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