Christians campaigning for greater transparency around decisions made in the care of critically ill children have expressed disappointment at the outcome of a review led by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.
The council published its report on ‘Disagreements in the care of critically ill children’ on Monday.
It makes 16 recommendations aimed at improving communication between parents and the healthcare professionals responsible for their child’s treatment.
Another recommendations call for more information to be provided to families, including guidance on how to communicate with their child’s treating team, how to seek second opinions and raise concerns, and how to access emotional and practical support.
“Although only a small percentage of disagreements end up in court, recent high-profile cases have shown that when…
