title: Standing at the bedside.
abstract: This story reflects the personal pain of one nurse. The complex issues surrounding the withdrawal of life support must be addressed by the nursing profession.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Novotny
mesh_terms: D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care; D013727:Terminal Care