“Caught in the middle”- emergency doctors and nurses’ experiences of ethical dilemmas in end of life care: A qualitative study

In this study, the frequent experiences of ethical dilemmas by emergency doctors and nurses demonstrated that end of life care in the emergency department was challenging. The stated experiences were related to barriers that contributed to the complexities reported in making ethical decisions at the end of life. Therefore, an understanding of ethical principles is needed to navigate care for patients and their families for the best possible outcomes.