A study of proactive ethics consultation for critically and terminally ill patients with extended lengths of stay

作者: Melvin D. Dowdy , Charles Robertson , John A. Bander

DOI: 10.1097/00003246-199802000-00020

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摘要: AbstractObjective: To assess the effect of proactive ethics consultation on documented patient care communications and declsions regarding high-risk intensive unit (ICU) patients.Design: Prospective, controlled study.Patients: Ninety-nine ICU patients treated with >96 hrs continuous mecha

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