Description: Extreme Prematurity Practices, Bioethics and the Law The ethical issues encountered in the clinical management of extremely premature neonates. Geoffrey Miller (Author) 9780521862219, Cambridge University Press Hardback, published 30 October 2006 240 pages 23.3 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm, 0.437 kg Extreme Prematurity examines the controversial issues surrounding the clinical management of this group of neonates by the intervention of modern neonatal intensive care. The foregoing of life-sustaining treatment is of particular importance. The subject matter is very relevant because of the alarming increase in multiple and preterm births, due to the increase in women who are undergoing assisted reproductive procedures, and the large increase in premature labor. No recent book covers the subject in such comparable breadth. The first section of this very timely monograph covers the epidemiology and practices in different parts of the world; the second section covers bioethics considerations, including ethical theories, moral principles and quality of life issues; the third section covers national and international guidelines; the last section covers medical law aspects in the US and around the world. Part I. The Extremely Preterm Infant: Epidemiology, Perceptions and Practices: 1. Introduction 2. Historical aspects 3. Survival 4. Influence of obstetric management 5. Effect of resuscitation in the delivery room 6. National comparisons 7. Prediction of outcome 8. Limit of viability 9. Morbidity 10. School age outcome 11. Adolescence 12. Perceptions and practices 13. Resource expenditure Part II. Bioethics: 14. Moral theory 15. Autonomy 16. Beneficence and non-maleficence 17. Justice 18. Sanctity of life 19. Active and passive euthanasia 20. Personhood 21. Quality of life and best interests 22. Futility Part III. Reports, Official Opinions and Guidelines: 23. United States of America 24. Canada 25. United Kingdom 26. France 27. Italy 28. Germany 29. International Part IV. The Law: 30. Introduction 31. United States of America 32. Canada 33. Australia 34. Japan 35. Italy, Germany, and Poland 36. France 37. The Netherlands Part V. Epilogue: Truth, Trust and Boundaries. Subject Areas: Medicolegal issues [MBQ]
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BIC Subject Area 1: Medicolegal issues [MBQ]
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Extreme Prematurity: Practices, Bioethics and the Law
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 2006
Subject: Medicine
Item Height: 233 mm
Item Weight: 437 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Geoffrey Miller
Item Width: 155 mm
Format: Hardcover
