An overview of mechanical ventilation in the home.
Quality of life and cost-effectiveness are two reasons ventilator-dependent patients are being discharged from the hospital to be cared for in the home. Although therapists responsible for the care of home patients need a certain level of freedom and autonomy, this should not extend to practicing medicine.
D006699:Home Care Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000592:standards*; D012380:Role; D014481:United States