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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Neonatal Care
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Healthcare ethics lack universal rules, often relying on professional codes for complex decisions.
  • Ethical standards in medicine are frequently guided by professional codes of practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore ethical complexities in deciding life-saving treatment for borderline viable infants.
  • To determine whether parents or healthcare professionals should make these critical decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion based on ethical principles and UK professional codes (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
  • Analysis of UK legal case law and statutes.
  • Consideration of healthcare professionals' experiences influencing parental decisions.

Main Results:

  • Significant barriers exist for effective discussions in rapid clinical decision-making environments.
  • Respect for parental autonomy presents challenges when balancing infant best interests with potential harm and quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Decisions regarding life-saving treatment for borderline viable infants should be a collaborative process.
  • Joint decision-making involves parents and the neonatal team, respecting ethical and legal frameworks.