Thank you, Pranushka, for highlighting many essential aspects of dignity. As you mentioned, dignity is about providing a sense of worth, and in paediatrics, it’s vital to recognize that each age group has different needs in terms of self-worth. An infant may not be concerned with how they are examined, but an adolescent certainly would be. In practice, challenges like the lack of privacy during examinations can definitely hinder maintaining dignity. Additionally, when parents choose not to inform their children about their diagnosis or involve them in decision-making, it complicates how we can preserve their dignity. There is so much to consider, isnt there!
