Argentina - Authorization to transfuse a premature baby in Cipolletti ??

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Argentina
They forced a Blood Transfusion to a Witness.
http://www.rionegro.com.ar/cipolletti/autorizan-transfusion-a-un-bebe-prematuro-en-cipolletti-XY3436066

Authorization to transfuse a premature baby in Cipolletti

"In addition to religious beliefs or beliefs, the best interest of the child should be taken care of, for the integrity of which the court must ensure," Family Court said in a ruling that authorized doctors at a local health center to transfuse blood to a premature baby. His parents were opposed to religious matters.

The measure was requested by the defender of Minors Celina Rosende, after a request from the professionals of the center where the child, about 20 days of life, is hospitalized and at risk of life.

Judge Patricia Cladera acknowledged "the existence of a conflict between the conviction of the parties and the best interest of the child" by which it must ensure "in the understanding that it (religious belief) has no scientific scope to disqualify the medical indication that is formulated for the benefit of the child's integrity ".

The scope of the law

He recalled that Article 26061 provides in article 3 that "when there is a conflict between the rights and interests of children and adolescents against other equally legitimate rights and interests, the former will prevail."

The magistrate met with the treating doctors to give her the medical history and inform her about the baby's diagnosis. And he met with the parents who told him that because they were Jehovah's Witnesses they did not consent to the transfusion of blood.

The professionals said that the transfusion was "the right measure from a scientific and technical point of view" and clarified that although, as every medical practice had certain risks, the health benefits of the child were greater.