title: The Groningen Protocol: what is it, how do the Dutch use it, and do we use it here?
abstract: In this article, a sensitive, complex and provocative issue is discussed. It will undoubtedly stimulate a variety of opinions. What do you think? Post your comments about this topic on the Pediatric Nursing Web site and read what others have to say as well. Visit our homepage at www.pediatricnursing.net and click on "Discussions." The opinions and assertions contained herein are the private views of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pediatric Nursing or the publisher.
authors.affiliation: Sonoma State University, Sonoma, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Catlin
authors.forename: Renee
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Novakovich
mesh_terms: D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D016108:Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D026689:Ethical Analysis; D028601:Euthanasia, Active / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D018447:Medical Futility / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009359:Neonatology / Q000941:ethics; D009426:Netherlands; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States