Critically Impaired Infants and End of Life Decision Making

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Exploring the legal and ethical dilemmas of end-of-life decisions for critically impaired and extremely premature infants, Neera Bhatia delves into the contentious issue of when to withdraw or withhold life-sustaining treatment. The book addresses the implications of resource allocation and clinical guidance, questioning which lives are deemed too costly to treat. By emphasizing a rational approach to decision-making, it highlights the complexities that often overshadow competing interests in these critical situations.