Advanced directives and treatment decisions in the intensive care unit.
Prospective medical decision-making through the use of advanced directives is encouraged and frequently helpful in guiding treatment for the critically ill. It is important to recognize the attendant shortcomings when using such tools in clinical practice.
Leslie M
LM
Whetstine
D016223:Advance Directives; D003422:Critical Care / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011788:Quality of Life; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States