The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Approach to the Patient: Ethics Cases in Pediatric Endocrinology and Their Management
Abstract Context With advancing technologies and expanding indications for existing therapies, ethical dilemmas increasingly arise in pediatric endocrinology practice. Aim This article presents practical, case-based scenarios to guide clinicians in navigating common ethical challenges in pediatric endocrinology. Cases We present four case vignettes which present ethical dilemmas regarding (1) growth hormone treatment prescribed for idiopathic short stature, (2) precocious puberty management in a child with neurodev …