Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3325603 International Journal of Gerontology 2009 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

SUMMARYOne of the major challenges for intensivists is resolving the conflicting interests in end-of-life care. We reviewed patients' characteristics in an intensive care unit to determine the major barriers of practicing good end-of-life care and the medical ethics involved for the care team to resolve these conflicts.

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