Regarding resuscitation in the delivery room, what better reflects your conduct when counselling parents? |
I advise based on the best interest of the baby | 197 (35%) | 266 (48%) | 341 (61%) | 408 (73%) |
I advise based on my perception of their wishes | 103 (18%) | 108 (19%) | 122 (22%) | 118 (21%) |
I give the option of limiting resuscitation efforts | 192 (34%) | 135 (24%) | 62 (11%) | 40 (7%) |
I advise not to resuscitate but rather to use comfort care | 159 (28%) | 53 (10%) | 21 (4%) | 7 (1%) |
I try to get a consensus with the parents regarding resuscitation | 228 (41%) | 220 (39%) | 147 (26%) | 123 (22%) |
I do what the parents wish even if that means the baby's death | 107 (19%) | 88 (16%) | 51 (9%) | 51 (9%) |
If the parents do not agree with the advised conduct, I |
Do what the parents wish even if that means the baby's death | 107 (19%) | 88 (16%) | 51 (9%) | 51 (9%) |
Change my conduct and do what they wish | 241 (43%) | 219 (39%) | 152 (27%) | 139 (25%) |
Consider a legal action to limit their decision power | 98 (18%) | 92 (16%) | 90 (16%) | 99 (18%) |
Follow my recommendation | 192 (34%) | 224 (40%) | 275 (49%) | 289 (52%) |
Opinion whether parents should participate in the decision process of not resuscitating |
Despite following or not following the opinion of the parents, they should participate in the decision process | 323 (58%) | 278 (50%) | 246 (44%) | 220 (39%) |