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A 7 page research paper that describes arguments, both pro and con, regarding a patient's right to refuse treatment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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effect has been positive, but it has also made is possible to prolong life when the quality of that life has decreased to the point that an individual may prefer
death, such as when a patient needs artificial ventilation, hydration and nutrition in order to live. Landmark case law in both the US and Europe has firmly established the
right of competent adults either to consent to medical treatment or refuse it. The right of competent adults to refuse treatment is universally acknowledged and it is, likewise, acknowledged by
medical practitioners are morally and legally compelled to honor this refusal even when the refusal appears to be irrational, such as when a Jehovahs Witness refuses to undergoing a blood
transfusion. Without first obtaining a signed informed consent document, healthcare practitioner providing care leave themselves open to legal repercussions. However, the right of a minor to refuse life preserving medical
treatment remain controversial. The following examination of literature explores argument offered on this issue, both pro and con, before offering conclusions. Arguments in Favor of Refusal Lemmens (2009)
summarizes three possible positions that can be taken in regards to the right of a minor to refuse medical treatment. The first position holds that minors should have the right
to refuse treatment independently of their parents wishes; the second position holds that parents have the sole right to this decision, without even consulting their child; and the third position
holds that both parents and the child should decide, taking into consideration the age and cognitive reasoning capacity of the minor (Lemmens, 2009). According to this position, a 17-year-old minor
should have the right to refuse treatment. However, as with adults, difficulties arise when a mature minor is deemed to be incompetent (Lemmens, 2009). In the vast majority of
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