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Clinicians Report Challenges with Goals of Care Discussions.
- Source :
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Medical Ethics Advisor . May2024, Vol. 40 Issue 5, p1-16. 16p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article discusses the challenges clinicians face in conducting goals of care discussions for patients with chronic critical illness, and it highlights the difficulties in patient participation, decision-making complexity, and the importance of building strong relationships. It emphasizes the ethical obligation to ensure treatment decisions reflect patient values and provide support during serious illness.
- Subjects :
- *MEDICAL protocols
*MEDICAL personnel
*ACUTE diseases
*OCCUPATIONAL roles
*DECISION making in clinical medicine
*GOAL (Psychology)
*CATASTROPHIC illness
*CHRONIC diseases
*CLINICAL competence
*PHYSICIAN-patient relations
*TRUST
*INTENSIVE care units
*EXPERTISE
*INTERPERSONAL relations
*MEDICAL ethics
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08860653
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Medical Ethics Advisor
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176928142