The Application of End-of-Life Legislation to Minors in France
The Application of End-of-Life Legislation to Minors in France

Author(s): Stephanie Rohlfing-Dijoux
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, EU-Legislation
Published by: Trivent Publishing
Keywords: medical ethics; French Law; children law; paediatrics; child protection law; End-of-Life Legislation; incurable illness;
Summary/Abstract: This chapter explores how French Law would deal with legal problems relating to minors with incurable illnesses. In particular, the rules relating to therapeutic obstinacy, advanced directives and person of confidence would be examined. The question of how to conciliate the country’s special end-of-life legislation with the legal provisions concerning minors in family law and child protection law will be analysed, as will the fundamental rules on collective decision-making procedure in end-of-life situations.

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