Ethical Challenges and Decision-Making in Pediatric Palliative Care Settings

This exam examines the ethical frameworks and dilemmas faced in Pediatric Palliative Care, focusing on decision-making processes in complex clinical situations. Attention is specifically placed on balancing medical interventions with the goals of care.

Understanding the ethical challenges in this field is critical for healthcare providers, as it shapes the landscape of care for children with life-limiting illnesses. Addressing these challenges appropriately ensures that patient dignity and familial considerations remain at the forefront of care.

Participants will be assessed on their ability to articulate ethical principles, analyze case studies, and engage in reflective thinking concerning pediatric patient care. Verbal articulation of ethical dilemmas and proposed solutions will be central to this examination.

Candidates are expected to familiarize themselves with relevant ethical guidelines and frameworks which will provide a structured approach to challenging situations in order to facilitate effective decision-making.