Family presence during resuscitation of a child remains controversial and disagreement persists about whether and when potential benefits outweigh risks.
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Using the patient’s worldview to challenge his or her decision and establish a treatment plan—implying the view is shared by the physician when it is not—could be seen as manipulative and deceptive.