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The object of study in this article is to analyze the complex situation that arises in the sanitary field when a minor declines medical treatment for religious, ideological or any other reasons. In order to find a solution to this ques-tion, the concept of minor is analyzed, as is the term less mature, which is so deeply rooted in western culture and legislation. Likewise, a medical protocol is organized for the care of minors when they enter a hospital in a state of emergency or emergency and the degree of maturity must be assessed. The conclusions drawn can be extrapolated to any legal system that tries to guarantee greater respect and attention to the decisions of minors. ; El objeto de estudio en el presente artículo es analizar la compleja situación que se suscita en el ámbito sanitario cuando un menor de edad declina un tratamiento médico por motivos religiosos, ideológicos, culturales o de cualquier otra índole. Con el propósito de encontrar solución a dicho interrogante se analiza el concepto de menor de edad, al igual que el término menor maduro, tan arraigado en la cultura y legisla-ción occidental. Asimismo, se sugiere un protocolo de actuación médica para la atención de los menores al ingresar en un hospital en estado de urgencia o emergencia y tenga que valorarse el grado de madurez. Las conclusiones extraídas son extrapolables a cualquier ordenamiento jurídico que pretenda garantizar un mayor respeto y atención a las decisiones de los menores de edad. ; O objeto de estudo deste artigo é analisar a complexa situação que surge no campo da saúde quando um menor declina um tratamento médico por motivos religiosos, ideológicos ou qualquer outro. Com o objetivo de encontrar uma solução para essa questão, o conceito de menor é analisado, bem como o termo menor maduro, tão arraigado na cultura e na legislação ocidentais. Da mesma forma, um protocolo médico para o atendimento de menores é sugerido quando eles entram em um hospital em estado de emergência e emergência e precisam avaliar o grau de maturidade. As conclusões tiradas são extrapoladas para qualquer sistema jurídico que procure garantir maior respeito e atenção às decisões dos menores.

Presently, the right to health protection and provision is fully recognized in most western legal systems. However, the patient's right to refuse medical treatment remains a controversial issue for most physicians and judges, who repeatedly prioritize the right to life above all else. Such doctors can accept or Refuse a medical procedure (principle of autonomy), religious freedom and dignity of a paitient. The European courts tend to side with the decriminalization of the health professionals who respect the patient's decision, even if it causes considerable prejudice or even death. In Ecuador, the legislation is not totally clear and precise in this subject, therefore, we will study the legal basis that the patient has the right to refuse medical treatment for ideological or religious reasons in declarations, convenants, international agreement. ; En la actualidad, el derecho a la protección sanitaria está plenamente reconocido en la mayoría de los ordenamientos jurídicos occidentales. Sin embargo, el derecho del paciente a rechazar un tratamiento médico sigue siendo un tema controvertido para la mayoría de los médicos y jueces, que de manera reiterada, priorizan jerárquicamente el derecho a la vida por encima de otros derechos, como la libertad para aceptar o rechazar un procedimiento médico (principio de autonomía), la libertad religiosa y la dignidad de la persona. La tendencia actual de los tribunales europeos es la despenalización del profesional de la salud que respeta la decisión del paciente, aun cuando se cause un perjuicio considerable o incluso la muerte. En el Ecuador, la legislación no es totalmente clara y precisa en este tema, por ello, estudiaremos la base jurídica que dispone el paciente para rechazar un tratamiento médico por motivos ideológicos o religiosos en las Declaraciones, Pactos y Convenios internacionales.Presently, the right to health protection and provision is fully recognized in most western legal systems. However, the patient's right to refuse medical treatment remains a controversial issue for most physicians and judges, who repeatedly prioritize the right to life above all else. Such doctors can accept or Refuse a medical procedure (principle of autonomy), religious freedom and dignity of a paitient. The European courts tend to side with the decriminalization of the health professionals who respect the patient's decision, even if it causes considerable prejudice or even death. In Ecuador, the legislation is not totally clear and precise in this subject, therefore, we will study the legal basis that the patient has the right to refuse medical treatment for ideological or religious reasons in declarations, convenants, international agreement.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the rights that a patient has in the health care system in the Republic of Ecuador. There are many dilemmas that arise when a patient rejects a medical treatment. This approach is usually an inconvenience not only for doctor but also for the patient and by extension to the judge on duty. When we speak about refusal of medical treatment, in most cases, this triggers different opinions and arguments can arise. One of the most common situations in the hospitals of Ecuador occurs when a person who is a Jehovah's Witness rejects a blood transfusion, which goes against his or her conscience educated by means of the Bible. In this article we will discuss how the Ecuadorian legislation aims to achieve a doctor-patient relationship based on cooperation and respect. ; El estudio tiene la finalidad de evidenciar los diferentes derechos que tiene el paciente en el sistema sanitario de la República del Ecuador. Son muchos los dilemas suscitados cuando un paciente rechaza un tratamiento médico, este planteamiento suele originar números inconvenientes no solo para los médicos, sino también, para el paciente y por extensión al juez de turno que le compete conocer el caso. De tal manera, que hablar de la negativa a recibir tratamiento médico suele ser un tema muy controvertido y de variadas opiniones. Una de las situaciones más controvertida en los centros hospitalarios del Ecuador se presenta cuando un paciente Testigo de Jehová rechaza una transfusión sanguínea, al ser incompatible esta praxis médica con los dictámenes de su conciencia educada en la biblia. En este artículo analizaremos como la legislación ecuatoriana persigue lograr una relación médico-paciente basada en la cooperación y el respeto.The purpose of this article is to analyze the rights that a patient has in the health care system in the Republic of Ecuador. There are many dilemmas that arise when a patient rejects a medical treatment. This approach is usually an inconvenience not only for doctor but also for the patient and by extension to the judge on duty. When we speak about refusal of medical treatment, in most cases, this triggers different opinions and arguments can arise. One of the most common situations in the hospitals of Ecuador occurs when a person who is a Jehovah's Witness rejects a blood transfusion, which goes against his or her conscience educated by means of the Bible. In this article we will discuss how the Ecuadorian legislation aims to achieve a doctor-patient relationship based on cooperation and respect.