In the ICU, what is a good death? Understanding why clinicians and patients' families may disagree in Intensive Care Unit
03/13/24 at 02:00 AM
In the ICU, what is a good death? Understanding why clinicians and patients' families may disagree in Intensive Care Unit
Northwestern Now, by Marla Paul; 3/7/24
What is a good death for a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)? The answer to that question may depend on whether you ask a family member of a patient or the physician, who are not necessarily aligned. ... Approximately 20-30% of people who die in the U.S., die in the ICU, according to previous research. Nearly 60% of ICU admissions result in death. Wide discrepancies have been documented between a patient’s stated preferences and the end-of-life care actually delivered.