In re K.I.: an urgent need for a uniform system in the treatment of the critically ill infant--recognizing the sanctity of life of the child.

The primary concern of physicians caring for children must be the best interests of the individual child. All infants and children have intrinsic value and deserve our respect and protection. This is true whether or not they are handicapped or have the potential to be handicapped and regardless of whether this handicap is physical or mental. This means that all children, regardless of handicap either actual or potential, have a justified claim to life and therefore to such medical treatment as is necessary to either improve or prolong life.'