Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8939920 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Inappropriate ICU admissions were perceived as a common event but were mainly attributed to difficulties in assessing suitability. Physicians were aware that their decisions were often influenced by factors other than medical necessity. Economic influences were perceived as limited but not negligible. Decisions to forgo treatment could be influenced by the need to admit other patients.
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Authors
A Giannini, D Consonni,