A Cross-Cultural Simulation-Based Comparison of Prenatal Counseling: American and Dutch Neonatologists' Perspectives

• Published in: Pediatric research Vol. 70; no. Suppl 5; p. 40
• Main Authors: Geurtzen, R, Hogeveen, M, Rajani, A, Chitkara, R, Antonius, T A, Draaisma, J, Halamek, L P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Nature Publishing Group US 01.11.2011
• Subjects: 692/1537; 692/700/1720; 692/700/228; 692/700/565; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; oral-presentations; Pediatric Surgery; Pediatrics

Background: Prenatal counseling at the threshold of viability is difficult and care guidelines differ worldwide. In the United States palliative comfort care is commonly advised below 23 completed weeks of gestation and an individualized approach is advised at 23 - 24 weeks of gestation. At the time...