Pediatric Brain Death Testing Over Parental Objections: Not an Ethically Preferable Option

American Journal of Bioethics 23 (1):90-93 (2023)
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In many ways, Maddie’s case brings together some of the most challenging features seen in clinical ethics consultation. First, it centers around a heart-wrenching event—the near-drowning of a young...

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10.1080/15265161.2022.2146792

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