Abstract
Infants born at the limits of viability present neonatologists in particular and society in general with difficult challenges. Ethical and legal considerations establish a framework for action, although this varies between countries, departments and individuals and shows dynamic changes over time. This brief review includes a vignette telling a familiar story. In this case, the parents ask searching questions and the caring, knowledgeable neonatologist uses up-to-date information to offer empathic and thoughtful guidance - a challenge for all.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 317-320 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Neonatology |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 9 Jun 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel.
Keywords
- Ethics
- Limits of viability
- Neurodevelopmental outcome
- Prediction