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The 30-minute video examines ethical dilemmas that arise in the high technology world of caring for babies in neonatal intensive care units. The video considers the various options for aggressive medical treatment of premature and vulnerable newborns. And the program examines the legal and social context of this care, such as dealing with Baby Doe regulations or society sharing the burden of expensive treatment and ongoing care. Finally, the program examines the important relationship between parents and professionals in making tough decisions about life and death in the neonatal intensive care unit. The ethical debate in the video is presented in four sections.
The video includes expert commentary by internationally recognized figures on the ethical dilemmas that arise in neonatal intensive care, including, Dr. Baruch Brody, Dr. Norman Fost, and Professor Laurie Zoloth.
The 30-minute video enables participants to foster discussion at the end of each section as well as at the end of the program. Participants will be able to:
The facilitator should explain the learning objectives, show the video, and then engage the participants in discussion and/or assign follow-up projects.