Study on how a special talk affects family stress in ER
This study tests if a structured way of telling families about a decision to stop or limit life support in the emergency room can reduce stress for loved ones. It involves family members who are present in the ER when they first hear this news.
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Who can take part
- You are a trusted person, family member, or close friend of a patient in the emergency room.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are present in the emergency department when a doctor first tells you about a decision to limit or stop life-sustaining treatments.
- You can understand and write in French.
- You are not pregnant, in labor, or nursing a baby.
- You are not under legal guardianship, in police custody, or in psychiatric care.
- You agree to have the conversation recorded (for interviews).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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