PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Irnthu Premadeva
AU  - Alice Gardham
AU  - Adele Faller
AU  - Lisa Selkirk
TI  - Fifteen-minute consultation: How to approach the withdrawal of neonatal intensive care
AID  - 10.1136/archdischild-2021-321667
DP  - 2021 May 27
TA  - Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition
PG  - edpract-2021-321667
4099  - http://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2021/05/27/archdischild-2021-321667.short
4100  - http://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2021/05/27/archdischild-2021-321667.full
AB  - Withdrawal of life-sustaining support on the neonatal unit presents a set of unique challenges specific in this age group of patients. This article aims to provide an overview of the key factors that should be considered during this process. It explores the practicalities of care delivery that reflects the psychological impact of undergoing end-of-life care on parents and team members. It will also highlight the role of clinical genetics that can be used to understand the underlying disease pathology and therefore can be a valuable tool in the difficult decision-making process.