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Perceptions of "futile care" among caregivers in intensive care units

Robert Sibbald, James Downar, Laura Hawryluck

Canadian Medical Association Journal · 2007 · 131 citations · 56 references

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Abstract

ICU physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists have similar and well-formed opinions about how to define and resolve medically futile care and where to focus future efforts to limit the impact of futile care in the ICU.

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