9 Clinical ethics
A short summary in PICUlearn's own words. The original wording is in the publisher's document.
- 9.A Core medical ethics principles
- 9.B Futile or potentially inappropriate treatment
- 9.C Consent and assent
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- Implementation of Polish guidelines on futile therapy protocols in pediatric intensive care units: a multicenter retrospective review.Scientific Reports, 2026Guideline or evidence
- Futile therapy protocols: A 3-year review of the implementation of Polish guidelines on ineffective organ function maintenance in pediatric intensive care unit-A pilot study.BMC Palliative Care, 2025Guideline or evidence