According to the Baby Doe Rules, in Which of the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to the Baby Doe rules, in which of the following situations is forgoing life-sustaining treatment justified?

• A) The treatment is medically futile
• B) The treatment cannot afford the newborn a good quality of life
• C) The newborn is severely compromised
• D) All of the above

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