The parents of a hospitalized infant have been given a poor prognosis for the infant's survival.The health care providers gave them options for care.The parents now are faced with a dilemma of:

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Ethics provides a framework for determining the right course of action in a particular situation.An ethical dilemma occurs when two or more ethical principles are in conflict and there is no obviously "correct" decision.Justice is an ethical principle of fairness.A moral dilemma occurs when there is a conflict between personal or religious beliefs.

The Parents of a Hospitalized Infant Have Been Given a Poor