proposed course of action, the implications of not receiving the examination, care or treatment and alternatives. Not be acting under duress – there is a need to balance ensuring that all the child/young person’s concerns are fully identified and addressed whilst not persisting in discussions to such an extent that the person feels harassed. Staff must also be aware of the possibility of undue influence from family or friends. If the child/young person does not have capacity to consent, decisions must be made in their best interests. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides structured and specific tests for capacity and a list of issues to be taken into account when determining what is in a person’s best interests. For further information, see: Individual Trust’s policies, procedures and guidelines on consent and the Mental Capacity Act. Guidance within the Advance Care Plan leaflet for professionals, within the Toolkit.
Most traditions may wish for the child not to be left alone. Families may wish to take the child home with them. Separate undertakers. Separate undertakers. BCH Faith Matters Belief Grid -2 BCH Chaplaincy: Rev Paul Nash Issues Buddhist Christianity Hinduism Judaism Muslim Sikhism Visit from the religious leader Call a faith representative to facilitate peace and quiet for meditation. Roman Catholic and some CofE require a Priest for last rites, blessing and or Baptism. A priest may be required, reading from Holy Books. Offer a visit from a Rabbi, but reading are normally lead by the family Offer a visit from an Imam, but prayers are normally led by the family. Offer a visit from a Priest or Chaplain, but reading can be led by the family Organ donation No religious preference as norm No religious preference as norm No main issues Varied attitudes, referral to rabbi Varied attitudes (allowed majority) Varied attitudes, generally ok Post mortem No religious preference as norm No religious preference as norm No religious preference as norm Varied attitudes, some families will be very against it, referral to rabbi. Not keen No main issues
Funeral Cremation is preferred but will depend on tradition. No general preference of burial or cremation. Funeral take places ASAP after death. Children may be buried, adults are cremated. Gift of a toy in the coffin for the child to play with while they Funeral take places ASAP after death, 24 hours. A “watcher” sits with the body within some traditions. May prefer burial in separate cemetery. Funeral take places ASAP after death, 24 hours. Always buried. Funeral prayer will be led by the Imam Believe in Paradise or Hell (young children assured of Always cremated, although babies without teeth maybe buried. mourners sometimes wear white. Ashes poured into flowing water.
BCH Faith Matters Belief Grid -3 BCH Chaplaincy: Rev Paul Nash Issues Buddhist Christianity Hinduism Judaism Muslim Sikhism Funeral cont re in heaven awaiting rebirth. Photo candle / religious symbol at home for 12 days after funeral Mourners do not leave the house. Mourning for a child is 30 days Paradise and interceding for parents) Beliefs about suffering Suffering is universal and is eased by not being selfish Varied attitudes. Can be fatalistic or angry with God. Varied attitudes Varied attitudes Death is seen as the will of God. Life span of every individual was allocated at the beginning of time. Subr (patience) is highly encouraged. Varied attitudes Belief about the after life Believe in rebirth. Believe in life after death in Heaven or Hell. Infants assured of Heaven in most traditions. Believe in rebirth. Children enter heaven first. Believe in life after death in Heaven or Hell. Infants assured of Heaven in most traditions. Believe in life after death in Heaven or Hell. Infants assured of Heaven and pray for family Believe in rebirth.