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Should a Teenager Be Allowed to Leave the Hospital AMA to Attend His Father’s Funeral?

discussion, we examine the legality, morality, and safety of discharging a minor under such

By John D. LantosJanuary 1, 20181 min readin PEDIATRICS

discussion, we examine the legality, morality, and safety of discharging a minor under such conditions.

Originally published at PEDIATRICS · January 1, 2018.

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John D. Lantos is a pediatrician and bioethicist writing on AI in medicine, neonatal intensive care, and end-of-life decisions. His essays appear in JAMA, JAMA Pediatrics, the Hastings Center Report, the New England Journal of Medicine, and Aeon. Read more about John.

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