Re-evaluation of medical findings in alleged shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma in Norwegian courts fails to support abuse diagnoses.

Aim: The criteria for diagnosing abusive head trauma (AHT) are not well defined and this condition might be diagnosed on failing premises. Our aim was to review criminal AHT cases in Norwegian courts by scrutinising the underlying medical documentation.

Methods: Cases were identified in the data registry for Norwegian courts from 2004 to 2015.

Breivik--the Norwegian terrorist case.

On July 22, 2011, there were two murderous attacks in Norway. Both assaults - the bombing of governmental buildings in Oslo City center and the lethal shooting down of young members of the Labour Party on an island - were planned and accomplished by a lone perpetrator. These episodes give rise to several interesting questions.

[Termination of mechanical ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].

Background: Mechanical ventilation may relieve symptoms and prolong life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, but may also prolong suffering. More knowledge is needed on ethical, legal and medical aspects upon termination.

Material And Methods: Two cases are discussed in light of relevant laws and literature, as well as the authors' own research and clinical experience.

Can cesarean section be performed without the woman's consent?

Occasionally, an obstetrician can experience conflicts between the mother and her fetus. In a situation where the life of the fetus is in danger, religious, cultural, or other convictions may cause the mother to refuse the physician's recommendations for delivery. When there is a medical indication to perform cesarean section, but the mother refuses, has the obstetrician then a right to perform a cesarean section to save the fetus from possible death or serious injury? In 1987, The Norwegian Directorate of Health made a statement on cesarean section without consent, but later, new legislation on patient rights has been introduced.