Is There Ever a Role for the Unilateral Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Order in Pediatric Care?

Care for children as they near the end of life is difficult and very complex. More difficult still are the decisions regarding what interventions are and are not indicated during these trying times. Occasionally, families of children who are nearing the end of life disagree with the assessment of the medical team regarding these interventions. In rare cases, the medical team can be moved to enact a do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) order against the wishes of the patient's parents. This manuscript presents one such illustrative case and discusses the ethical issues relevant to such challenging clinical scenarios.

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