Abstract

NeonatalEuthanasia, neonataleuthanasiaEuthanasia has been legal in the NetherlandsNetherlands, The since 2005. Data indicate thatNeonatal, euthanasianeonatal euthanasiaEuthanasia, neonatal is practiced sub rosa by some clinicians in other countries as well; however, the true extent of neonatal euthanasiaEuthanasia, neonatal practice remains unknown. In this chapter, we review end-of-lifeEnd-of-life options to describe the ethical background in the adult setting and how these translate into the neonatal setting. Further, the ethical arguments in favor and opposed to allowing euthanasiaEuthanasia of infantsInfant, and those in favor and opposed to the use of paralyticsParalyticsinNeonatal, euthanasianeonatal euthanasiaEuthanasia, neonatal, are presented.