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Severely disabled newborns: To live or let die?

Pages 134-176 | Published online: 23 Jul 2009

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  • Third‐year law student at Southern Illinois University School of Law. The author wishes to dedicate this article to her parents, who have seen one side of this story. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Ms. Jackson at Southern Illinois University School of Law, Lesar Law Building, Carbondale, IL 62901.

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