Muniandy Velkanthan, Lili Husniati Yaacob, Ahmad Imran, Ireny Mohd Nazri Norzarina
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Ethical challenges in paediatric care: Leveraging the Malaysian Child Act 2001 for life-saving decisions - A case report.
Refusal of medical treatment in paediatric case presents significant ethical and legal challenges, particularly when parental decisions conflict with a child's welfare. We report a case of life- threatening congenital diarrhoea in a neonate where the parents initially refused hospital admission despite extensive counselling. Given the severity of the child's condition, legal intervention under the Malaysian Child Act 2001 was necessary to ensure prompt medical care. This case underscores the importance of healthcare providers being well-versed in ethical principles and legal frameworks to protect vulnerable patients. Additionally, it highlights the need for clear national guidelines on invoking the Child Act in primary care settings to provide structured decision-making pathways for healthcare professionals. Ultimately, balancing parental autonomy with a child's best interests is essential in life-threatening conditions, reinforcing the role of legal mechanisms in safeguarding paediatric patients.
期刊介绍:
The Malaysian Family Physician is the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. It is published three times a year. Circulation: The journal is distributed free of charge to all members of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. Complimentary copies are also sent to other organizations that are members of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA).