Children with cancer, parents and clinicians face difficult decisions when cure is no longer possible. Little is known about decision-making processes, or how agreement is reached. Professionals voice concerns about managing parental expectations and beliefs which can be contrary to their own, and may change over time. This systematic review was carried out to determine what constitutes best medico-legal practice for children under 19 years of age.
Valdez-Martinez, E., Noyes, J. & Bedolla, M. 2014.When to stop? Decision-making when children's cancer treatment is no longer curative: a mixed method systematic review. BMC Pediatrics.
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