NICU are doing the job effectively and increasing life span of neonate. There are many concepts, theories, principles and norms which define what ethical and legal medical practice is. Medical ethics defines what is ethical and legal practice, how much variation within it can be done and what lies outside of it. Decision making must be the routinely used process, requiring shared information among doctor and nurses and willingness and capability to effectively communicate with parents.

Keywords: Ethical issues; Neonatology; counseling