Nursing care for a hospitalised infant with Edwards’ syndrome – case study

Alicja Chmielewska; Anna Łozińska-Czerniak

doi:10.5114/pm.2024.146959

eISSN: 2081-2833
ISSN: 2081-0016

Medycyna Paliatywna/Palliative Medicine

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Case report

Nursing care for a hospitalised infant with Edwards’ syndrome – case study

Alicja Chmielewska

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,

Anna Łozińska-Czerniak

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Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

Medycyna Paliatywna 2024; 16(4): 1–5

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/pm.2024.146959

Online publish date: 2025/01/23

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This study aims to present the care provided by medical staff for a newborn with Edwards’ syndrome. The study analyses palliative care for a newborn diagnosed with a lethal defect, considering the ethical aspects and the holistic extent of the issue. It highlights aspects related to parental psychological disorders, as well as possibilities for further therapy. The paper presents the position regarding healthcare staff training in palliative care and access to psychological assistance for this professional group.

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Nursing care for a hospitalised infant with Edwards’ syndrome – case study

Alicja Chmielewska 1 , Anna Łozińska-Czerniak 1

palliative care, newborn, Edwards’ syndrome

Alicja Chmielewska

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Anna Łozińska-Czerniak

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