Revista do Hospital das Clínicas
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Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo · Jan 2004
ReviewEthical aspects in the management of the terminally ill patient in the pediatric intensive care unit.
To identify the prevalence of management plans and decision-making processes for terminal care patients in pediatric intensive care units. ⋯ Care management was based on ethical principles aiming at improving benefits, avoiding harm, and when possible, respecting the autonomy of the terminally ill patient.