Palliative care for the family carrying a fetus with a life-limiting diagnosis.
Prenatal diagnosis of a lethal anomaly is a monumental moment in a family's life. It requires extensive team counseling and planning about complex neonatal and obstetric medical management. The construct of palliative care with its focus on emotional, spiritual, social, and symptom support can provide a model for caring for these families.
Munson
David
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Division of Neonatology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. munson@email.chop.edu
Leuthner
Steven R
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D001293:Attitude to Death; D002887:Chromosomes, Human, Pair 18 / Q000235:genetics; D003657:Decision Making; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012944:Social Support; D014314:Trisomy