Religious Influence On Medical Decisions Made For Children

Courts in England pass no judgement on but give considerable weight to families' religious beliefs provided they are legally and socially acceptable. The child's interests remain, however, paramount in all aspects of their upbringing, including religious matters.

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Clinical Law Southampton: Mr Robert Wheeler, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Director of the Department of Clinical Law, discusses issues arising in clinical practice such as consent and confidentiality.