Parental Counselling Following a Fetal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease
摘要
Parental counsellingCounselling following a fetalFetal diagnosisDiagnosis of congenital heart diseaseCongenital heart disease (CHD) is a complex process that requires expertise and experience. This chapter outlines the approach adopted by a large tertiary centre to provide informationInformation to guide decision making as well as individualised supportSupport for families. Discussed is our step-by-step approach to counsellingCounselling, along with consideration of the effect of referral indicationReferral indications, decision-making, preparing for the future and providing effective emotional and practical supportSupport.