Medical Ethics And Law: Brain Dead Women And Surrogacy

Tanishka Jain, Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

INTRODUCTION

Medical ethics and law are two critical areas that intersect in the healthcare field, guiding healthcare professionals' behaviour and decision-making processes. Ethics in medicine refer to the moral principles that guide healthcare professionals to make decisions that prioritize their patients' well-being and uphold their dignity and rights. Some of the primary ethical principles in medicine include autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, veracity, and confidentiality.

In recent years, medical ethics and law have become increasingly relevant, especially in cases where novel medical procedures raise complex ethical and legal questions. One such scenario involves brain-dead women becoming surrogates. In this paper researcher will explore the legal, ethical, and psychological perspectives of brain-dead surrogates. Brain death is a complex condition the use of brain-dead women as surrogates presents unique challenges.

By analyzing this scenario from various perspectives, researcher is trying to provide a comprehensive understanding of implications of using brain-dead women as surrogates. This analysis will help to inform healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the general public on how to navigate this complex issue while upholding the ethical principles of medicine.