Assessment procedures regarding end-of-life decisions in neonatology in the Netherlands.
This paper describes the position of Dutch law concerning end-of-life decisions in neonatology consequent on rulings of the Dutch appeals court in two cases. The concept of a multidisciplinary assessment committee is explored. The European Convention on Human Rights in its articles 2 and 13 is relevant to this concept. The author provides a detailed discussion of the current situation and draws conclusions based on his perception of future developments in regulating thanatic practices in neonatology.
Dorscheidt
Jozef H H M
JH
LL.M. Section of Health Law, University of Groningen, Legal Staff of the Directorate of Management, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands.
D000013:Congenital Abnormalities; D028601:Euthanasia, Active / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases; D009426:Netherlands; D017236:Suicide, Assisted / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D026712:Value of Life