Clin Perinatol. 2024 Sep;51(3):725-734. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2024.04.010. Epub 2024 May 9.
ABSTRACT
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in neonates can cause severe, life-long functional impairments or death. Treatment of these neonates can involve ethically challenging questions about if, when, and how it may be appropriate to limit life-sustaining medical therapy. Further, parents whose infants suffer severe neurologic damage may seek recourse in the form of a medical malpractice lawsuit. This study uses several hypothetical cases to highlight important ethical and legal considerations in the care of infants with HIE.
PMID:39095106 | DOI:10.1016/j.clp.2024.04.010
