A time to die: withdrawal of paediatric intensive care
- 26 May 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in British Journal of Nursing
- Vol. 3 (10) , 513-517
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.1994.3.10.513
Abstract
In order to allow a critically ill child to die a dignified death, it may be appropriate to consider the withdrawal of aggressive treatment. This article discusses the importance of making such a decision, the decision-making process, the effects on the personnel involved, and the importance of individualised care.Keywords
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