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The provision of healthcare to young and dependent children: the principles, concepts and utility of the Children Act 1989

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posted on 2023-06-09, 05:40 authored by Jo BridgemanJo Bridgeman
This article undertakes a thorough analysis of the case law concerned with the provision of healthcare to young and dependent children. It demonstrates how, despite the procedural changes introduced by the Children Act 1989 at an early stage in this body of case law, cases have continued to be brought to court by way of applications for the court to exercise its inherent jurisdiction or in wardship rather than using the orders introduced by the Act. In determining these cases, the court is focused upon its protective duty to the vulnerable but proceedings appear to be adversarial contests between the claims of adults to know what is best for the child in which the medical view normally prevails. Through consideration of the principles and concepts of the Children Act of parental responsibility, working together, the welfare principle and placing the child at the centre of care, this article demonstrates their utility, as yet to be fully realised, in relation to the responsibilities of parents, professionals, public authorities and the courts concerned with the provision of healthcare to young and dependent children.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Medical Law Review

ISSN

0967-0742

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Issue

3

Volume

25

Page range

363-396

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  • Law Publications

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  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2017-04-19

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2019-06-15

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2017-04-19

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