A Child with a Ruptured Spleen from a Bicycle Accident

question 13

Multiple Choice

A child with a ruptured spleen from a bicycle accident is quickly deteriorating.His mother,a Jehovah's witness,refuses to allow a blood transfusion needed to save his life.What is the appropriate way to proceed?

• A) Proceed without the mother's consent in the best interest of the child.
• B) Refer to the hospital ethics committee.
• C) Request the hospital administration obtain an emergency court injunction.
• D) Honor the mother's wishes.

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