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J M Novotny

    Advancing Clinical Care : Official Journal of NOAADN
    |September 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This narrative highlights a nurse's personal suffering. The nursing profession must confront the intricate challenges associated with discontinuing life support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Bioethics

    Background:

    • Life support withdrawal presents complex ethical and emotional challenges.
    • The nursing profession requires frameworks to address these difficult situations.

    Observation:

    • This account details the profound personal distress experienced by a nurse.
    • The emotional toll on healthcare providers during end-of-life care is significant.

    Findings:

    • The personal experience underscores the need for professional engagement with life support withdrawal issues.
    • Individual nurse experiences can illuminate systemic challenges.

    Implications:

    • Addressing the complexities of life support withdrawal is crucial for nursing practice.
    • Developing supportive protocols for nurses is essential for ethical end-of-life care.