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KEY POINTS 1. With a high incidence of morbidity and mortality, the care of critically ill newborns brings unique complexities in communication between the care providers and families. 2. Because newborns cannot make their wishes known, surrogates, generally parents, collaborate…
This chapter explores the complexity of moral problem solving in neonatal medicine. First, principles of medical ethics and key terms and concepts are defined, followed by the application of these concepts in specific moral problems that arise (1) when a…