Abstract
“Paediatricians are vocationally committed to promoting children's health, treating their illnesses and saving their lives. There are, however, occasionally tragic circumstances in which we are forced to wrestle with dreadful choices” Professor David Baum, Founding President, RCPCH GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING CONSENT “It is a general principle that valid consent must be obtained before starting treatment or physical investigation”1. This ethical concept is enshrined in law. Those who do not respect this principle open themselves to a variety of possible actions. These include possible sanction under the criminal law or an action for assault or battery under civil law. Furthermore negligence could be alleged if the treatment leads to harm. Finally an examination or treatment without consent may be the subject of a complaint through either the employing hospital's procedures or a professional body.
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