Medicina Neonatal e Pediátrica

Abstrato

Neonatal Ethics: Ethical Issues Affecting Newborn Infant Care

Fatubu Mahabe

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.