Critical Evaluation Of Consent To Medical Treatment For Minor Children: (In Withdrawal/Withholding Of Life Sustaining Treatments) Examining The Role Of Medical Practitioners And Parental Responsibility In Determining The Best Interests Of The Child Within The English And Wales Legal Framework

Abstract

This study critically evaluates the complexities surrounding consent to medical treatment for minor children, particularly in cases involving the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatments. Focusing on the English and Wales legal framework, this research examines the roles and responsibilities of medical practitioners and parents in determining the best interests of the child, highlighting the tensions and challenges that arise in balancing parental autonomy with medical expertise.