Life support decisions for children: what do parents value?

Article Abstract:

A study examines the opinions of parents with gravely ill children on whether or not to allow doctors to use life support on the children. After sampling various parents in this situation, eight factors are revealed in their decisions: prolonging of life, pain and suffering, quality of life, loss of self in the child, respect for the best interest of the child, family, faith and nature, and technology.

Care and treatment, Analysis, Ethical aspects, Medical ethics, Terminally ill children, Nursing ethics, Life support systems (Critical care), Life support care

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Couples' attitudes toward childbirth participation: relationship to evaluation of labor and delivery

Article Abstract:

Childbirth education classes help couples distinguish between opportunities to take control of childbirth and when to relinquish control to priorities established by the health care team. Childbirth educators and members of delivery teams should help the participating couple achieve a positive childbirth experience by finding ways the couple can exert control and identify emergency situations.

Evaluation, Study and teaching, Childbirth, Labor (Obstetrics), Childbirth education

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Uncertain lifetime, life protection, and the value of life saving

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning an individual's right to longevity and life protection are presented. A stochastic, life-cycle framework is used to discuss a model of an individual's demands for self-protection. The diverse life expectancies of various population groups are considered.

Economic aspects, Mortality, Quality of life, Longevity, Life-saving, Lifesaving

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