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 In The SpotlightWhen Parents and Clinicians Disagree: Deciding What to DoClinicians regularly face disagreements with parents, whether it's a mom who says she doesn't want her daughter to do a physical therapy session or a family who refuses a blood transfusion for their son because of religious beliefs. How do you know when to follow a parent's wishes and when you need to put your foot down? Where do you draw the line? Most disagreements between clinicians and parents fall into one of two categories: either a parent is making a request that the professional does not feel they can provide or a parent is refusing a treatment or procedure that the professional feels is necessary. |
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