Cross-referencing French hematology teams' knowledge and perception of end-of-life situations: a national mixed-methods survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Haematology is a speciality frequently confronted with end-of-life situations, and teams will be concerned by the question of medical assistance in dying. The Ethics Commission of the French Society of Haematology has conducted a survey on the knowledge and perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding complex end-of-life situations.

Methods

A cross-sectionalonline survey of hematology professionals in France. The comprehensive online questionnaire addressed respondents' experience of complex end-of-life situations in hematology, based on 7 clinical vignettes. The survey contained 55 questions, 6 of which were open-ended. They were asked to give their opinion on whether it should be legalized. Justifications were then requested and analyzed by theme.

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SUBMITTER: Prod'homme C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786354 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature