Assessment procedures regarding end-of-life decisions in neonatology in the Netherlands
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1LL.M. Section of Health Law, University of Groningen, Legal Staff of the Directorate of Management, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
This paper describes the position of Dutch law concerning end-of-life decisions in neonatology consequent on rulings of the Dutch appeals court in two cases. The concept of a multidisciplinary assessment committee is explored. The European Convention on Human Rights in its articles 2 and 13 is relevant to this concept. The author provides a detailed discussion of the current situation and draws conclusions based on his perception of future developments in regulating thanatic practices in neonatology.
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