The art of inconsistency: evidence-based practice my way.
Inconsistency of care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a common complaint amongst caregivers. This paper discusses evidence-based medicine and standards of care in relation to personal preference where care-giving choices are concerned. It is suggested that moral distress may be diminished by consistently applying evidence-based practice, adhering to standards of care and optimizing the team dynamic by engaging in consensus-based collaboration.
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NICU, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, ON, Canada. lisa.golec@sunnybrook.ca
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000592:standards*; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards*