Deciding with Children in Pediatrics 1st Edition

Bold, compassionate choices shape children’s care. Deciding with Children in Pediatrics, 1st Edition by John Massie, Georgina Hall and Lynn Gillam is a timely, practical guide for clinicians who must navigate consent, assent and shared decision‑making with young patients and their families.

This book draws you in with clear explanations of ethical and legal principles, communication strategies tailored to different developmental stages, and real-world clinical scenarios that illuminate complex dilemmas. Written by leading experts, it balances theory and pragmatism—helping paediatricians, nurses, trainees, allied health professionals and ethics committees make person‑centred decisions that respect children’s voices and family contexts.

What makes this edition indispensable is its focus on actionable frameworks: how to assess capacity, involve children meaningfully, manage conflict, and document decisions with sensitivity and clarity. Cultural competence and diversity are woven throughout, making the guidance applicable to practice in the UK, US, Australia, Canada and across Europe and other international settings. Practical checklists and step‑by‑step approaches support everyday consultations as well as high‑stakes situations.

If you want to improve patient engagement, reduce decisional uncertainty, and strengthen legal and ethical confidence in paediatric practice, this book delivers. It’s ideal for busy clinicians seeking concise, evidence‑informed strategies and for academic programs teaching medical ethics and paediatrics.

Order Deciding with Children in Pediatrics today to bring empathy, clarity and professionalism to difficult conversations—so you can make better, safer decisions with the children and families in your care.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.