Question

Set of 17-year-old parents,whose baby is about to be born at 23 weeks' gestation. You have explained the chance of survival is low and that if the baby survives there is a high likelihood of long-term morbidity.The parents understand your discussion and clearly request that you provide life-sustaining treatment in the delivery room.How might you answer them?

Answer 1

"You assure them that, as the parents, they are the appropriate decision makers for their baby and you will support their decision."