Guideline
Enhancing Shared Decision Making in Neonatal Care: A BAPM Framework for Practice
- Allied health
- Communicating with families
- Ethics
- Families and professional practice
- Family-integrated care
- Medical
- Nursing
This guideline is from 2019, more than five years ago. Check whether a newer version exists and which version your unit follows.
Summary
This BAPM Framework for Practice provides good practice guidance for all healthcare professionals caring for babies on shared decision making with parents. It addresses communication, information sharing and explanation of foreseeable risks, acknowledging the limited evidence base. It reflects the shift towards individualised decision-making and the role of consent, emphasising clear information and building trust between professionals and parents, with practical guidance for day-to-day clinical practice.
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