Ethical issues in managing the noncompliant child.

摘要: Children who refuse treatment present a particularly difficult ethical problem in the practice of dentistry. Five areas should be considered when patient refuses treatment. First, urgency dental needs assessed to determine if can delayed or avoided with no lasting ill effects. Second, capacity child participate decision making considered, and involved extent that capacity. Next, potential harm management techniques weighed against benefits Then, informed permission parents obtained. Finally, pediatric dentists have responsibility attempt shape policy make care more available on basis need as part an overall system justly distributed health care.