{"id":"55d35878-5dda-4bf2-8373-db4a037b037f","slug":"bioethics-should-they-encourage-the-killing-of-unwanted-newborn-infants","title":"Bioethics – should they encourage the killing of unwanted newborn infants?","authors":["Miguel A. Faria"],"abstract":"Background: Traditional medical ethics, rooted in the Oath of Hippocrates, prioritize patient needs and the principle of 'do no harm.' In contrast, the emerging fields of bioethics and neuroethics are influenced by utilitarianism and collectivist ethics, which may prioritize societal interests over individual patient care. Summary: Recent discussions within bioethics have controversially proposed the acceptance of infanticide, termed 'after-birth abortion,' suggesting that newborns lack the moral standing of persons. This perspective has gained traction among some bioethicists, raising concerns about the implications for the sanctity of human life and the potential for societal acceptance of such practices. Conclusion: The editorial warns against the dangers of moral relativism and utilitarian ethics infiltrating medical practice, questioning whether society can reverse the trend towards accepting life-ending decisions for vulnerable populations, including newborns. It emphasizes the need to uphold the sanctity of life and resist the normalization of such ethical positions. Keywords: bioethics, infanticide, neuroethics, utilitarianism, moral relativism, sanctity of life, patient care","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/55d35878-5dda-4bf2-8373-db4a037b037f/featured/hero-1782420947107.png","publishDate":"2015-12-08T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/2152-7806.171253","categories":["Editorial"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/55d35878-5dda-4bf2-8373-db4a037b037f/pdf"}