title: Excellence in end-of-life care: a goal for intensivists.
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Troung
authors.forename: Jeffrey P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Burns
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000592:standards*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010819:Physician's Role; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce