G476(P) Allowing a hospital death to be a choice, not a necessity

Abstract

ConclusionThe delivery of PPC framework has highlighted the benefits of a more formal pathway to ensure that PPC is delivered effectively and is used within PPC cases, where appropriate. The purpose of the PPC framework is to enable clinicians to deliver consistent, high quality care for families electing to continue pregnancy with a fetus with a life-limiting condition, the development of advance care plans and to help ensure uniform standards of care regardless of where the baby is cared for.