Inside the Ethics Committee - Series 6 - 2. Childhood Illness
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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.
- Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 9:00PM Tue, 27 Jul 2010
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 9:00AM Tue, 27 Jul 2010
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- Duration 45 minutes
