Moral equivalence theory in neonatology.
Semin Perinatol
; 46(3): 151525, 2022 04.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34973846
ABSTRACT
This article explores the ethical concept of "the equivalence thesis" (ET), or the idea that withdrawing and withholding life sustaining treatments are morally equivalent practices, within neonatology. We review the historical origins, theory, and clinical rationale behind ET, and provide an analysis of how ET relates to literature that describes neonatal mode of death and healthcare professional and parent attitudes towards end-of-life care. While ET may serve as an ethical tool to optimize resource allocation in theory, its clinical utility is limited given the complexity of end-of-life care decisions.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Neonatology
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Aspects:
Ethics
Limits:
Humans
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Newborn
Language:
En
Journal:
Semin Perinatol
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Publication country:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA