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Podcast: The Incubator
Episode: #392 - [Neo News] - 📌 Beyond the $32 Million Verdict, Do We Need Written Consent for Formula?
Description: Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Neo News, Ben, Daphna, and Eli tackle the complex and emotionally charged landscape of legal liability in the NICU. Following a recent $32 million settlement involving necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and cow's milk-based formula, the team debates the future of informed consent for routine nutritional care. They explore how legal precedents may force neonatologists to replace bedside counseling with transactional forms, potentially eroding trust and complicating evidence-based practice. Join us as we discuss how to balance transparency, parental autonomy, and the reality of risk in the pursuit of better outcomes for...