Can critical care be delivered humanely?
Technological advances have tremendously altered the nature of health care delivered to the critically ill. High-technology care should be balanced with a humanistic approach to meet the needs of the "whole person". Humanistic care can be fostered by cultivating open dialogue among patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other involved staff.
Carnevale
F A
FA
Montreal Children's Hospital.
D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards*; D004645:Empathy; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000592:standards; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000592:standards*; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D011792:Quebec; D013675:Technology, High-Cost / Q000706:statistics & numerical data