Ethics of refusing parental requests to withhold or withdraw treatment from their premature baby

In the United Kingdom women have access to termination of pregnancy for maternal reasons until 24 weeks’ completed gestation, but it is accepted practice for children born at or beyond 25 weeks’ gestation to be treated according to the child’s perceived best interests even if this is not in accordan...

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Authors: Boyle, R. J. (Author) ; Salter, R. (Author) ; Arnander, M. W. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2004
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2004, Volume: 30, Issue: 4, Pages: 402-405
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