Ethical and Legal Dilemmas in Prolonged Physiologic Support after Brain Death in Previable Pregnancy.

IF 1.7 4区哲学 Q2 ETHICS

Journal of Law Medicine & Ethics Pub Date : 2026-04-15 DOI:10.1017/jme.2026.10260

April R Dworetz, Allison M Whelan, Ashley Waddell Tingstad, Kara B Markham, DonnaMaria E Cortezzo

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Abstract

Providing physiologic support to a brain-dead pregnant decedent poses complex ethical, legal, and clinical challenges. Understanding these considerations is necessary to navigate complex discussion and provide appropriate medical care. We use a theoretical case to examine these considerations and outline a path forward.

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妊娠前脑死亡后延长生理支持的伦理和法律困境。

为脑死亡的怀孕死者提供生理支持带来了复杂的伦理、法律和临床挑战。了解这些注意事项对于引导复杂的讨论并提供适当的医疗护理是必要的。我们使用一个理论案例来检查这些考虑并概述前进的道路。

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Journal of Law Medicine & Ethics 医学-医学：法

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

4.80%

发文量

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Material published in The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics (JLME) contributes to the educational mission of The American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics, covering public health, health disparities, patient safety and quality of care, and biomedical science and research. It provides articles on such timely topics as health care quality and access, managed care, pain relief, genetics, child/maternal health, reproductive health, informed consent, assisted dying, ethics committees, HIV/AIDS, and public health. Symposium issues review significant policy developments, health law court decisions, and books.