Abstract
This chapter explores the important principles of ethics, consent, and safeguarding in paediatric anaesthesia. While these issues also have relevance in adult anaesthetic practice, they are particularly important (and complex) in paediatric practice because of concerns regarding children’s vulnerability, the difficulties of their varied ability to communicate, and the potential for emotional overlay and the involvement of parents/guardians. The shifting landscape of safeguarding and consent also adds a layer of complexity that makes a thorough understanding of these issues vital in paediatric anaesthetic practice. This chapter deals with the basics of child protection, followed by ethics and consent in paediatric practice. Some ethical dilemmas in paediatric anaesthetic practice are also explored, illustrating the complexities and challenges in this arena.
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