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End-of-Life Communication in the ICU: A Global Perspective

By David W. Crippen MD (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2008
ISBN
978-0-387-72965-7, 978-0-387-72966-4
DOI
10.1007/978-0-387-72966-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3902963 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
180\195
Time added
2013-10-20 05:25:02
Intensive / Critical Care Medicine

Description

Advances in technology have led to a global network of physicians in which information, data, and practices can be openly shared to help ensure high-quality care. End-of-Life Communication in the ICU is a manifestation of this belief that a multiplicity of perspectives can assist in the decision-making process. The book, with contributions from a diverse group of leaders in the international ICU community, examines how different cultures view death and explores how healthcare providers around the world communicate to patients and family members such sensitive issues as withholding or withdrawing life support and discussing options when the outcome is uncertain. Intensivists and other members of the intensive care unit will benefit greatly from this thoughtful dialogue about the emotional, ethical, and legal complexities of making end-of-life decisions.

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