After an end-of-life decision: Parents' reflections on living with an end-of-life decision for their child

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The authors thank the parents who participated in the study and those who reviewed the study material; for their generosity of spirit, their concern for other parents, and commitment to the professional development of health-care professionals. The support and practical assistance given to this research study by The Compassionate Friends Victoria, The Social Work Department, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, and Very Special Kids and the aid of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, are gratefully acknowledged by the authors. The work took place through The University of Melbourne with the assistance of The Social Work Department, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and The Compassionate Friends Victoria and Very Special Kids, Victoria. LH Gillam's position is partly funded by the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation. JE Sullivan was the holder of an Australian Postgraduate Award.