Decision-making at the limit of viability: differing perceptions and opinions between neonatal physicians and nurses

Decision-making at the limit of viability: differing perceptions and opinions between neonatal physicians and nurses

Abstract Background In the last 20 years, the chances for intact survival for extremely preterm infants have increased in high income countries. Decisions about withholding or withdrawing intensive care remain a major challenge in infants born at the limits of viability. Shared decision-making regar...

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Main Authors: Hans Ulrich Bucher, Sabine D. Klein, Manya J. Hendriks, Ruth Baumann-Hölzle, Thomas M. Berger, Jürg C. Streuli, Jean-Claude Fauchère, on behalf of the Swiss Neonatal End-of-Life Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Extremely preterm infants
Neonatal intensive care
End-of-life decisions
Shared decision-making
Health care professionals
Previable period
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1040-z

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