Dra. Maria Tormo Dominguez, Head of the ICB Monthly Case Department:
“This month’s bioethics case study is based on a real situation, with personal details modified to ensure the patient’s anonymity. The case illustrates the tension between adhering to hospital protocols and respecting the wishes of a minor patient. It is important to remember that although minors cannot make final medical decisions and are legally deferred to their parents, their right to receive information about their own health is never negated according to Spanish Law. However, this case should be interpreted within the legal framework applicable in each country.
In the analysis of recommended actions, extreme measures are avoided. Instead, the focus is on the patient’s best interests while also ensuring their safety.”
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