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Inside the Ethics Committee

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Religion & Ethics

Joan Bakewell and a panel of experts wrestle with the ethics of a real-life medical case.

Joan Bakewell is joined by a panel of experts to wrestle with the ethics arising from a real-life medical case.

Inside the Ethics Committee: Series 6

Inside the Ethics Committee: Series 6: Episode 2: Childhood Illness

Series 6

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Episode 2: Childhood Illness

Childhood Illness

BBC Radio 4 - Inside the Ethics Committee, Series 6, Childhood Illness

When should a seriously ill child have a say in their treatment?

Tanya is nine and seriously ill. Her family doesn't want her to know about her diagnosis and doesn't believe medication will help. What should the medics do?

Joan Bakewell is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the case of Tanya who is nine years old and seriously ill. Her family don't want her to know what's wrong with her.

As the months go by the medical team become increasingly worried. Tanya's health is deteriorating and she desperately needs medical treatment. But the family disagree - they don't believe medicines will help.

What should the medical team do - can Tanya be given potentially life-saving treatment when her family don't agree? Does Tanya have the right to know what is wrong with her? And as she grows into her teens, to what degree should Tanya decide her treatment?

Producer: Beth Eastwood.

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Joan Bakewell and a panel of experts examine the ethics involved in a real hospital case

Joan Bakewell is joined by a panel of experts to tackle the ethics involved in a real hospital case

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