Hope pluralism in antenatal palliative care

When parents face the distressing news during pregnancy that their baby is affected by a serious medical condition that will likely lead to the baby’s death before or soon after birth, they experience a range of complex emotions. Perhaps paradoxically, one common response is that of hope. Navigating...

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Authors: Bertaud, Sophie (Author) ; Suleman, Mehrunisha (Author) ; Wilkinson, Dominic (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2025, Volume: 51, Issue: 8, Pages: 521-525
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