Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Vidushi Sharma

  • Ethical considerations in treating minors against the wishes of their parents

    Vidushi SharmaDelhi, India When parents and medical professionals disagree on the treatment of minors (especially on vaccination), moral dilemmas arise. Such complex issues require careful ethical consideration in order to achieve a delicate balance between respect for parental autonomy and the wellbeing of the minor. This scenario raises fundamental questions about beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and…