Great Ormond Street Hospital Textbook of Paediatric Bioethics and Law is the essential reference for healthcare professionals navigating the complex intersection of medical ethics, law, and paediatric care in the 21st-century healthcare environment. Produced by a world-renowned children’s hospital, this textbook explores the multifaceted challenges faced by children, their families, and the healthcare providers responsible for their care.
In the evolving landscape of paediatric healthcare, professionals encounter numerous ethical dilemmas, including:
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- Genomics and its impact on treatment decisions
- Personalised medicine
tailored to individual patient needs
- Gene therapy advancements and their ethical implications
- Transplants and the ethical considerations surrounding organ donation
- Managing the transfer of life-sustaining treatments from the ICU to the home
Although the principles of patient safety and transparency in healthcare are improving, the recurrence of high-profile institutional and individual failures highlights the pressing need for mechanisms of external accountability. This textbook advocates for:
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- Open deliberation about ethical issues in paediatrics and child health
- Informed discussions involving children and their families
Authors:
Joe Brierley (Other Contributor)
Publication Date:
March 27, 2026
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