Children and Young People Flashcards
1
Q
What do we mean by children and young people
A
- In England, Wales and N Ireland= under 18
- In Scotland= under 16
2
Q
Difference in classification between children and young people in UK vs Scotland
A
- Scotland= concerns over capacity, considered an adult without capacity
- UK= considered a child without capacity
3
Q
Who makes the decisions with children who lack capacity
A
- Parents, but are constrained by best interests
- If not, their wishes can be overriden
4
Q
What should be considered as well as clinical best interests
A
- View of child/young person
- View of parents/those close to the child/cultural or religious beliefs of child and parents
- Views of other healthcare professionals involved in providing care
- If there is a choice. choose the one that will least restrict the child/young person’s future options
5
Q
Why is consent more easily accepted than refusal
A
- Lock and Key analogy
- Only 1 key needed to unlock consent (3 keys potentially exist)
6
Q
What keys exist
A
- Mature minor
- Parents
- Courts
7
Q
Describe organ donation in Scotland
A
Anyone under 16 cannot be a living donor
8
Q
Describe organ donation in rest of UK
A
Solid organ donation by living children is permitted
9
Q
Describe euthanasia in the Netherlands
A
Legal over age of 12 (with parental permission)
10
Q
Describe euthanasia in Belgium
A
All age restrictions lifted
