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Have you ever been asked to prescribe stimulant medication for a child or adolescent without dysfunction? Concerned that neuroenhancenment is a growing trend in pediatric practice, the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the American Neurological Association explored ethical, legal, social, developmental, and professional issues of pediatric neuroenhancement and focus on the role and obligations of physicians.
Evaluate patients before prescribing medications.
Prevent and treat illness in children and adolescents (beneficence), but refrain from unnecessary treatment and potential harm (nonmaleficence).
Protect vulnerable populations and promote the best interests of the child. Refuse requests by parents…