A 5-year-old child has just had his second generalized tonic-clonic
seizure in a 4 month period. You have recommended starting an
anticonvulsant. The parents have concerns about the recommended
medication and would prefer to wait and see if their son has more
seizures.
How should you respond to the parents’ request?
A.Obtain an ethics consultation.
B.Obtain a court order to treat the child. C.Report the case as child abuse. D.Fully inform the parents, and should they refuse to giveanticonvulsants to the child, the physician should abide by the
parents’ decision.