Ethical and Legal Perspectives on the Treatment of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in the Newborn
Clinics in Perinatology(2024)
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.
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Bioethics,Medicolegal,Medical malpractice,Perinatal asphyxia,Therapeutic hypothermia,Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy,HIE
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