Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5956610 | Chest | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Patients in the MICU and their surrogates have inadequate knowledge about in-hospital CPR and its likelihood of success, patients' code status preferences may not always be reflected in code status orders, and assessments may differ between patients/surrogates and physicians about what goal of care is most important.
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Authors
Thomas G. MD, Laura A. BA, Valerie L. PhD, MPH, Karl W. MD, Gregory A. MD, FCCP, Lauris C. MD, PhD,