2025 National Paediatric Bioethics Conference⁠: “The Squeaky Wheel,” an ethical approach to finding the balance between addressing parental concerns and managing excessive demands

In this episode of Essential Ethics, recorded at the 2025 National Paediatric Bioethics Conference, Dr Ciara Earley explores the ethical challenges that arise when parental advocacy becomes increasingly demanding. Drawing on a real-world case, she examines how clinicians can balance responding to parental concerns with maintaining focus on the child’s best interests. Dr Earley presents a practical ethical framework to help healthcare teams navigate complex family dynamics while supporting both parents and clinicians in delivering high-quality paediatric care.