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  • Title: Withdrawal of neonatal mechanical ventilation against the parents' wishes.
    Author: Isaacs D, Kilham H, Gordon A, Jeffery H, Tarnow-Mordi W, Woolnough J, Hamblin J, Tobin B.
    Journal: J Paediatr Child Health; 2006 May; 42(5):311-5. PubMed ID: 16712566.
    Abstract:
    Neonatologists and parents usually agree when intensive treatment should be stopped. We describe the management of two babies where there was disagreement between the parents and hospital staff, and discuss the medical, legal and ethical implications of the two cases.
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