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Exploration of moral necessities in the field of children’s cancer
Maliheh Kadivar, Marjan Mardani Hamooleh,
Volume 8, Issue 1 (5-2015)
Abstract

Moral necessities in the field of children’s cancer are among the most important issues in medical services. The present study was conducted to explore this issue based on a case discussed during the medical ethics round in Tehran Children's Medical Center. A 13 year-old girl diagnosed with left ovarian cancer 5 years ago stated that she had not been informed about the disease and the type of surgery by her family, doctors and the medical staff. The family even denied the child’s disease, but she was struggling to adapt to the situation and eventually recovered after chemotherapy and surgery. Findings of the present study showed that through observance of moral necessities, health workers can assist children suffering from cancer and their families to better adapt to the situation. This is possible by providing supportive resources to these children as well as their families


Children’s Right to Health and Protection in Iran; Domestic Implementation of International Laws
Fatemeh Kokabisaghi,
Volume 13, Issue 0 (3-2020)
Abstract
All children have a right to benefit from health facilities, goods and services and be protected from physical or mental violence, injury or abuse, and neglect or maltreatment. Some groups of children need special support to enjoy their rights. The aim of this paper is to review Iran’s laws and policies on the protection of children’s right to health. The method of this descriptive and analytical study was content analysis of international and national law and reports related to children’s right to health and the current situation of Iranian children. The data was collected from academic literature and official webpages of United Nations and Iranian government’s organizations. Realizing citizens’ right to health and protection, Iran’s laws respect the right of vulnerable groups of children to special support. Moreover, to protect Iranian children from health risks and maltreatment, there are several deterrent laws. Iranian laws on children often are consistent with international human rights laws.  However, not all of them are adequately and completely implemented. To promote the health of children, weaknesses in the implementation of laws should be identified and removed.

Pediatric Nurses' Adherence to Codes of Ethics: A Narrative Review
Naiire Salmani,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
Abstract
Codes of ethics serve as essential guides for nurses in all medical settings to implement ethical principles, and they are especially important in pediatric wards. Given the vulnerability of sick children, it is crucial for pediatric nurses to provide care grounded in ethical codes and guidelines. This study aimed to review pediatric nurses' adherence to these codes of ethics. This review study was conducted by searching for articles using keywords such as “nurse,” “care,” “codes of ethics,” and “children” (and their Persian equivalents) through databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and SID from 2013 to 2024. A total of 1537 articles were retrieved initially. After reviewing the full-text English or Persian articles, 23 were assessed for quality, and 10 were selected for analysis. Pediatric nurses' adherence to ethical codes encompasses several key principles, including respecting the patient's family, establishing trust-based relationships, maintaining the privacy of sick children, demonstrating patience, taking responsibility for errors in patient care, and ensuring non-discrimination between sick children and families. To effectively adhere to codes of ethics in pediatric care, nurses must provide ethical care that is both patient-centered and family-focused, using ethical principles as a foundation for their practice.

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