There is no denial that lawyers play a very important role in global development. Just like every... more There is no denial that lawyers play a very important role in global development. Just like every public-spirited people from every profession seek to contribute to the developmental cause, our knowledge as lawyers and our problem-solving ability can greatly contribute to the wide ranging skills needed to promote development worldwide. This work focuses on how lawyer's dedication to pro bono legal services can help in community development.
The protection of the rights of all patients and ensuring that autonomy is exercised within each ... more The protection of the rights of all patients and ensuring that autonomy is exercised within each individual's intellectual ability is one of the most important goals of law and ethics in medical practice. The present paper joins a vibrant conversation in medical law about the increased focus on the decision-making capacity of children and young persons. It considers the refusal of the law to outrightly deny children the right to make decisions regarding their medical treatment, the extent of their parents' authority and the role of courts, based on the best interests principle. This new lens represents a recognition of the possible variations in cognitive strength of the same age group, and the pragmatic consideration that certain circumstances and specific context in the decision-making process could enhance capacity irrespective of a child's age. When a child is found to possess the capacity and maturity to understand the various implications of a medical treatment, including the risks and benefits, such a child, just like an adult, can give an effective consent on his or her own behalf.
There is no denial that lawyers play a very important role in global development. Just like every... more There is no denial that lawyers play a very important role in global development. Just like every public-spirited people from every profession seek to contribute to the developmental cause, our knowledge as lawyers and our problem-solving ability can greatly contribute to the wide ranging skills needed to promote development worldwide. This work focuses on how lawyer's dedication to pro bono legal services can help in community development.
The protection of the rights of all patients and ensuring that autonomy is exercised within each ... more The protection of the rights of all patients and ensuring that autonomy is exercised within each individual's intellectual ability is one of the most important goals of law and ethics in medical practice. The present paper joins a vibrant conversation in medical law about the increased focus on the decision-making capacity of children and young persons. It considers the refusal of the law to outrightly deny children the right to make decisions regarding their medical treatment, the extent of their parents' authority and the role of courts, based on the best interests principle. This new lens represents a recognition of the possible variations in cognitive strength of the same age group, and the pragmatic consideration that certain circumstances and specific context in the decision-making process could enhance capacity irrespective of a child's age. When a child is found to possess the capacity and maturity to understand the various implications of a medical treatment, including the risks and benefits, such a child, just like an adult, can give an effective consent on his or her own behalf.
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