@article{ref1,
title="Should a physician comply with a parent's demands for a forensic exam on a 16-year-old trauma patient?",
journal="AMA journal of ethics",
year="2018",
author="Bowdler, Michelle and Kent, Hannah",
volume="20",
number="1",
pages="36-43",
abstract="Physicians must remain vigilant about their ethical duties to patients, especially in high-stakes situations. The question raised by this case-whether a physician should comply with a parent's demand for treatment against her underage child's wishes-is not one of life or death in which a guardian might more credibly argue her judgment should stand. Given that forcing a rape kit exam on a patient who refuses to give assent could be further traumatizing, we argue that the physician should not comply. Deciding upon a course of action in this situation will involve considering what is in the patient's best interest and what constitutes a physician's appropriate role in gathering evidence for criminal investigations.<br><br>© 2018 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2376-6980",
doi="10.1001/journalofethics.2018.20.1.ecas2-1801",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/journalofethics.2018.20.1.ecas2-1801"
}