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Arch Dis Child 2004;89:488 doi:10.1136/adc.2003.043638
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My view on why I don’t want or need to wear a brace

  1. J Gantley
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr H Marcovitch
    Syndication Editor, BMJ Publications; h.marcovitchbtinternet.com

    Abstract

    We all know about informed consent—or think we do. How often do we find out from a child or young person, free from parental pressure, how they want to be treated? No doubt those managing this month’s correspondent believed they were acting in his best interests, but the patient isn’t so sure.

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