Medical decision-making in children and adolescents: developmental and neuroscientific aspects

Medical decision-making in children and adolescents: developmental and neuroscientific aspects

Abstract Background Various international laws and guidelines stress the importance of respecting the developing autonomy of children and involving minors in decision-making regarding treatment and research participation. However, no universal agreement exists as to at what age minors should be deem...

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Main Authors: Petronella Grootens-Wiegers, Irma M. Hein, Jos M. van den Broek, Martine C. de Vries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Decision-making
Neuroscience
Competence
Children
Adolescents
Brain development
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0869-x

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