Case and Commentary
Oct 2012
Edwin N. Forman, MD and Rosalind E. Ladd, PhD
However good the intentions, calling a slow code to protect an infant from futile, aggressive treatment raises significant ethical questions about deceit, paternalism, patient-doctor relationships, and teaching good communication skills.
Virtual Mentor. 2012; 14(10):759-762. doi:
10.1001/virtualmentor.2012.14.10.ecas1-1210.