Can a parent force his/her underaged child to donate an organ to save a sibling?

Even if the child refusesCan a parent force his/her underaged child to donate an organ to save a sibling?
Wow what a tough question.. I dont think you can because the quality of life for the second child, (the donating child) could be diminished. Idont pretend to understand what you are going through and this is easily the toughest question i have tried to answer so i will just give my input and only because it was asked for. I hope some one can donate it to you, does it have to be a sibling? Can it come thru the donor program? This could save one child but could be harmful to the other. Which organ is needed? People need their organs consult your doctor, priest, pastor , counselor, and family for your best answer. God bless you and your family.Can a parent force his/her underaged child to donate an organ to save a sibling?
I would think it would depend on the age of the child.
they cant
I hope to God not, If anything they may be able to convince them to want to donate the organ
i don't think they can take a donated organ from a living child. i think they can only be donated if a child dies. there aren't many organs you can give and still function and it would be wrong to expect a minor to make any kind of decision like that, even to save a sibling.
NO





Reguardless of the childs age, you cannot force a medical procedure on them. The child does have rights even if they are under age
you should read a book called ';My Sisters Keeper'; By Jodi Piccoult. This book is about your very question. Its a wonderful book.
No, they can not.





In order for someone to donate an organ, whether they are child or adult, they have to undergo very comprehensive exams-both physical and mental. If it is determined to not be in the best interest of the donor, for any reason, then they will not be allowed to donate. The psychologist would realize that the child does not wish to do it, and that it is not in his or her best interest.





A parent can not force a chld to have any procedure that is not necessary for is or her health-for instance, they can make vaccinations compulsory because they are for the health of the child, they can have blood drawn because it is for the overall health of the child. However, they can not force a child to have an elective or cosmetic surgery, or donate an organ, if it is not for the health of THAT child.





I think even further stipulations would be put in place when the potential donor is a minor-for instance, as an adult I could understand the risks and consequences of donating one of my kidneys. However, a child can not. I think that would be a heavy weight in the decision of the medical staff as to whether to allow such an action even IF the child was willing.
no.