Neonatal Ethics: Ethical Issues Affecting Newborn Infant Care
Received Date: Jul 01, 2023 / Published Date: Jul 31, 2023
Abstract
The care of newborn infants presents unique ethical challenges that demand careful consideration and compassionate decision-making. This abstract explores the core ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice, as they apply to neonatal care. With infants unable to express their preferences, parental decision-making becomes crucial, necessitating respect for the infant’s best interests. Balancing potential benefits and harms of medical interventions is a constant ethical dilemma for healthcare professionals. Equitable distribution of limited resources and access to specialized care further underscores the principle of justice. End-of-life decisions for critically ill infants demand sensitivity and empathy. This abstract emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue and research to navigate the intricate landscape of neonatal ethics effectively.
Citation: Mahabe F (2023) Neonatal Ethics: Ethical Issues Affecting NewbornInfant Care. Neonat Pediatr Med 9: 326. Doi: 10.4172/2572-4983.1000326
Copyright: © 2023 Mahabe F. This is an open-access article distributed under theterms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricteduse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author andsource are credited.
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