Etika v pediatrii a neonatologii – Chvílová Weberová Magdalena (2023)

The publication in the context of the European philosophical tradition offers guidance on important topics in both related fields. It is dedicated to the connection between philosophy (ethics), law, and scientific knowledge with clinical practice in pediatrics and neonatology. ***** The general chapters define the basic principles of bioethics, fundamental concepts, and directions of ethics. Selected practical chapters address clinical and psychosocial questions in pediatrics and neonatology. A large part of the practical section of the book is devoted to the ethics of palliative care in childhood and neonatology. It reflects on the boundary of viability, intensive, developmental, and follow-up care in neonatology, addressing issues of pain, dying, (non)initiation and termination of life-sustaining treatment. It includes support for families of children with life-limiting diagnoses, terminal phases of illness, and at the end of life. It also mentions seemingly marginal areas such as research ethics, psychology, genetics, childhood nutrition, the right to breastfeed, and maternal milk nutrition. It also discusses the legal and ethical issues surrounding baby boxes, surrogate motherhood, elective cesarean sections, and vaccination issues. Attention is given to adolescents. ***** A comprehensive section is then dedicated to ethical-legal contexts. The topics include the concept...