Not all cultural traditions have the same conception of personhood. In Confucianism, self-individuation takes place only through engagement with others in the context of one’s social roles and relationships.
Family presence during resuscitation of a child remains controversial and disagreement persists about whether and when potential benefits outweigh risks.
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