When a Child Dies: Ethics and End of Life Decision-Making in Pediatrics

December 9, 2021 -
1:00pm to 1:45pm

Session #6 in Emerging Topics in Catholic Health Care Ethics

Erica K. Salter, PhD, HEC-C
Associate Professor of Health Care Ethics and Pediatrics
Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics and Department of Pediatrics Saint Louis University

Abstract: Dr. Salter will explore the unique legal and moral context of decision-making for children at the end of life, including issues related to parental consent and child assent, responsibilities of clinicians, and ultimately, caring well for the dying child.

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Co-sponsored by the Catholic Health Association in cooperation with Saint Louis University Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics

 

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