Training of professionals according to the DISCUSS announcement protocol clinical trials

Impact of a Protocol for Announcing Decision of Withholding and Withdrawing Life-sustaining Treatments on the Stress of the Relatives in the Emergency Departments

This study aims to make the difficult conversation about stopping life support in emergency rooms easier for families. It will test if special training for medical staff, including role-playing and involving real families, can reduce stress for loved ones facing these tough decisions.