Pediatricians’ Perspective on the Role of Stepparents in Pediatric Medical Decision-Making
This study shows the importance of a better alignment between clinical practice and legal reality. Aligning legal frameworks with contemporary family patterns may support more consistent, child-centered decision-making in pediatric practice.
Authors
- David De Coninck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3831-266X)
- Shauni Van Doren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3968-2734)
- Jaan Toelen
- Manon Willekens
- Johanna Callens
Institutions
- Rega Institute for Medical Research (BE)
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven (BE)
- KU Leuven (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Children
- Published
- 2026-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/children13020245
- Primary Topic
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- KU Leuven