Prognostic decision-making about imminent death within multidisciplinary teams: a scoping review.

Andrea BruunLinda J M OostendorpSteven BlochNicola WhiteLucy MitchinsonAli-Rose SiskPatrick Charles Stone
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
Prognostic decision-making was often not the main focus of included studies. Based on review findings, research explicitly focusing on MDT prognostication by analysing team discussions is needed. The role of allied and other types of healthcare professionals in prognostication needs further investigation as well. A focus on specialist palliative care settings is also necessary.