I believe that everyone has a decision in critical times even if you are the same age as Jimmy.Everonye has a freedom of speech and equal opprotuinity to voice their opinion. When you have someting as severe as Jimmy's condition, I think it is right to have the minors say even if it is the parent's who make the final decision. This way, the parents or guardians know the wishes of the minor and shouldn't feel guilty for what the outcome may be.
I think that both Jimmy and his parents have a equal decision about his situation. Even if Jimmy's decision is overridden by the parents, he at least will be able to know he told them what he wanted to do. In the case Jimmy knew he was aware of the situation and that even without lymphoma he may not have lived till 18. Overall, it is the parents final decision because the are liable for Jimmy and have the right of him.
With any doctor they should always hear both sides of the story. The oncologist should sit down and hear Jimmy's requests about getting treatment and also the parents. It shouldn't matter if Jimmy is a minor or not because in the end you know why he would have wanted. I know it could be hard for the oncologist emotionally, but with him/her knowing the situation, it will be easier to make a final decision and support the decisions of Jimmy and his family.
It would be hard if i was the parents in this situation because I would feel guilty not trying to help save my child's life or postpone it. It would be very emotional because you know as a parent you have the last say. I would feel better knowing that Jimmy is close to God and knows the outcome and isn't afraid. The parents should be happy that with the religious belief in the family that Jimmy is at peace and is not scared for what may come. This case is very hard for everyone and would still be hard even if Jimmy wasn't a minor. It would then be Jimmy's decision to weather or not he wanted to have treatment and the parents voice would want to be heard then .
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