End of life issues, decision-making and patient autonomy
The National Council on Medical Ethics has sent a letter to the Government accompanied by a discussion paper developed by a working group within the Council.
The paper of the working group deals with end-of-life decisions and is structured around five model cases of increasing controversy.
Risk of violations of children’s rights in health care due to ambiguous regulations
In a letter to the Swedish government the National Council on Medical Ethics proposes a review of legal options to enhance children’s rights in healthcare.
Opinion on new method for risk assessment as a basis for decision-making in prenatal diagnosis
The Council has considered a new method using a combination of ultrasound and maternal biochemistry to determine the risk of chromosomal anomalies in the foetus. The result of this combined test contributes to the decision whether or not to offer/perform genetic prenatal diagnosis.
The Genetic Integrity Act (2006:351)
Translation Swedish Code of Statutes no 2006:351.