Missed Opportunities during Family Conferences about End-of-Life Care in the Intensive Care Unit

2005413 citationsJournal Article

Authors

J. Randall Curtis · University of Washington

Ruth A. Engelberg · University of Washington

Marjorie D. Wenrich · University of Washington

Sarah E. Shannon · University of Washington

Patsy D. Treece · University of Washington

Gordon D. Rubenfeld · University of Washington

Abstract

Identification of missed opportunities during ICU family conferences provides suggestions for improving communication during these conferences. Future studies are needed to demonstrate whether addressing these opportunities will improve quality of care.

Topics & Keywords

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 171, Issue 8, pp. 844-849

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200409-1267oc

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