Correction: Death determination by neurologic criteria—what do families understand?

Se frayer un chemin entre désaccords et conflits dans le contexte d’une définition cérébrale du décès

“…Third, there may also be difficulty with acceptance given that, while health care providers are informing them that their loved one has died, their physical appearance may give the impression otherwise (this may contribute to misunderstanding as well, see below). 19 Patients who meet the requirements of DNC often appear to be in a deep sleep and feel physically warm to the touch. 20 For these and other reasons, SDMs and family may have difficulty processing, accepting, and/or acknowledging the death of their loved one.…”

“…Before undertaking DNC and the confirmation tests, inform them that their loved one may have died. 19 , 24 Ensure frequent contact with SDMs and family such that they have the opportunity to process their grief, the information shared with them, and have time among themselves to consider and raise any questions. 25 As appropriate, sharing that other families have similarly struggled may assist with normalizing what they are experiencing.…”

“…These support persons may be identified by the SDMs and family and/or may include the offer of support such as social work and spiritual care. 19 It may also mean using telehealth to include other family members or support persons in key discussions. Offer the opportunity for SDMs and family to be present while undertaking the clinical tests for DNC if this would be helpful or desired.…”

“… Offer the opportunity for SDMs and family to be present while undertaking the clinical tests for DNC if this would be helpful or desired. 19 Appreciate that different SDMs and family will have different informational needs and requests. This may include repeating information that was previously shared, providing information in different formats (e.g., verbal, written), addressing grief, and responding to other needs, such as guidance about how to explain what has happened to extended family or friends.…”

“…This may include repeating information that was previously shared, providing information in different formats (e.g., verbal, written), addressing grief, and responding to other needs, such as guidance about how to explain what has happened to extended family or friends. 19 , 26 …”