Treating Ill Infants and Children

One of your female patients has just given birth to a Down’s child with severe heart defects and probable total deafness. The patient and her husband have informed you of their intentions to start legal proceedings to have their child be no code; that is, that no surgeries will be performed and the child will not be revived from cessation of breathing or cardiac arrest. Their intent is that the child will be fed and made as pain-free and comfortable as possible until dying naturally.
In a short essay of 250-300 words, answer the following questions:
1. What would your position be as this child’s physician?
2. Should all efforts be made to save this child, no matter the procedures used or the cost?
3. Who should be allowed to make this decision?
4. What should be the limits of the parent’s right to choose?
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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