Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, The University of Oxford, UK.
J Med Ethics. 2010 Nov;36(11):644-5. doi: 10.1136/jme.2010.040212.
In this commentary I assess the possible harms to a fetus with trisomy 18 of continued life. I argue that, although there is good reason to avoid subjecting infants to major surgery and prolonged intensive care where there is little chance of benefit, doctors should support and engage honestly with parents who decide to continue their pregnancies. We should ensure that infants with trisomy 18 have access to high quality palliative care.
在这篇评论中，我评估了继续妊娠对三体 18 胎儿可能造成的伤害。我认为，尽管有充分的理由避免让婴儿接受重大手术和长期强化治疗，因为这样做几乎没有获益的可能，但医生应该支持并诚实地与那些决定继续妊娠的父母进行沟通。我们应该确保患有三体 18 的婴儿能够获得高质量的姑息治疗。
