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

• Main Authors: Hans Ulrich Bucher (Author), Sabine D. Klein (Author), Manya J. Hendriks (Author), Ruth Baumann-Hölzle (Author), Thomas M. Berger (Author), Jürg C. Streuli (Author), Jean-Claude Fauchère (Author), on behalf of the Swiss Neonatal End- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...