News Release, 16 November 2006
In response to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics report, ‘Critical care decisions in fetal and neonatal medicine: ethical issues’, Alison Giraud-Saunders, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities today said:
“Premature babies born before twenty three weeks have a high chance of being disabled, but this should not be used as a reason to deny them care or treatment. With the right support, people with disabilities can lead fulfilling lives. Decisions should be made between families and health professionals on a case-by-case basis, according to each baby’s individual condition and needs.”
Barbara McIntosh, Co-Director of the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities said:
“It is important for society as a whole to recognise that funding for intensive care for these tiny babies needs to be matched by funding for good support services as they grow up, so that they and their families can lead fulfilling lives.”
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