Intellectual disability and cancer in children: An analysis of the decision-making process
DISCUSSION: We propose three steps to guide the decision-making process in situations involving children with intellectual disability and cancer: 1/deeper understanding of the child through reinforced interactions with their caregivers, 2/better cross-boundary discussions, to improve the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary staff, and 3/more systematic ethical committees consultation.PMID:34176585 | DOI:10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.02.013
Source: Bulletin du Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Marie-Th érèse Dangles Dominique Davous Gu énola Vialle Anne Auvrignon Elisabeth Angellier Franck Bourdeaut Source Type: research
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