BIOETHICAL TRAINING OF THE PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TEAM

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.15921622160310

• Palavras-chave: Bioethics, cancer, child.

• Keywords: Bioethics, cancer, child.

• Abstract:

  With the emergence of Bioethics, autonomy was raised to the status of an ethical/bioethical principle. Autonomy presupposes willingness and ability. The minor does not meet the conditions for autonomous decision-making. Parental authority gives parents the responsibility to decide the lives of their children, always for their benefit. However, faced with life-threatening situations, situations become more challenging: Why do parents insist on obstinate measures? Would the family's obstinacy be supported by medical intervention? What is the best interest of the terminally ill minor patient? Is it possible to end life with dignity, without prolongation or anticipation of death? Reflections like these arrive at a common question: does the team that cares for children with cancer have bioethical knowledge? Can she make decisions without violating principles? The environment and teaching techniques need to facilitate reflection and respectful debate on moral issues inherent to everyday life. 

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