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Considering Futility of Care Decisions in Neurosurgical Practice.
- Source :
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World neurosurgery [World Neurosurg] 2021 Dec; Vol. 156, pp. 120-124. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 23. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Neurosurgeons commonly encounter futility of care decisions in their practice. Are these decisions being made with adequate consideration? What is the preparation of neurosurgical trainees for making these decisions? The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic with its extreme pressure on resources and, in particular, intensive care unit beds, has prompted many health care providers including neurosurgeons to consider more fully the potentially futile nature of some treatments and how we might better manage limited resources for the future. We review the concept of futility in neurosurgery and suggest potential solutions to the multiple challenges that arise.<br /> (Crown Copyright © 2021. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Medical Futility
Neurosurgery
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1878-8769
- Volume :
- 156
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- World neurosurgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34563717
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2021.09.078