Etičke dileme u medicinskom tretmanu novorođenčadi sa teškim kongenitalnim malformacijama - zaostavština bebe Doe

Abstract

Regardless of the differences in the neonatological practice of different countries in the world, ethical decisions of medical professionals in this field of clinical medicine should be based solely on a comprehensive The approach to the treatment of newborns with life-threatening body malformations has historically been the subject of numerous ethical dilemmas among the medical professionals and the general public. "The case of baby Doe" is certainly the most notable example in the recent medical history of the previously mentioned ethical dilemmas and was the first to result in an official juridical epilogue in a form of a series of legal provisions regarding the medical treatment of severely damaged newborns and objective assessment of the health of the newborn, consideration of indications for potential treatment or palliative care, and always guided by the best interests of the newborn. Eythanasia in any form is an unnecessary solution, dangerous for society in general and medical practice, and instead of its legalization in neonatology, the development of palliative care, as a humanistic approach in the health care of the most challenging patients, should be emphasised.