Typische ärztliche Probleme am Ende des Lebens: Erfahrungen auf der Intensivstation

Despite potential gaps and uncertainties a patient's living will indicates to the physician that this patient has certain expectations regarding his/her treatment. In the event of a patient falling unconscious, the physician must talk to the relatives/surrogates in order to explore the patient's expectations about his/her treatment as nearly as closely as possible. This is the only way for the medical practitioner to meet his/her obligation towards the patient.