Purpose Prior studies identified high variability in prevalence of withdrawal of life-sustaining
treatment in the ICU. Variability in end-of-life decision-making has been reported at many …

The intensive care unit (ICU) is where patients are given some of the most technologically
advanced life-sustaining treatments, and where difficult decisions are made about the …

Importance Little data exist on end-of-life care practices in intensive care units (ICUs) in
Asia. Objective To describe physicians' attitudes toward withholding and withdrawal of life …

Objectives: The need for better understanding of end-of-life care has never been greater.
Debate about recent US healthcare system reforms has highlighted that end-of-life decision …

Purpose This study explored differences in end-of-life (EOL) decisions and respect for
patient autonomy of religious members versus those only affiliated to that particular religion …

Purpose: The purpose was to develop an end-of-life care (EOLC) policy for patients who are
dying with an advanced life limiting illness and to develop practical procedural guidelines for …

Aims: To obtain information on organizational aspects, case mix and practices in Indian
Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Patients and Methods: An observational, 4-day point …

Purpose Death is common in intensive care units, and integrating palliative care enhances
outcomes. Most research has been conducted in high-income countries. The aim is to …

Purpose To compare the attitudes of physicians towards withholding and withdrawing life-
sustaining treatments in intensive care units (ICUs) in low-middle-income Asian countries …

Guidelines for end-of-life and palliative care in Indian intensive care units: ISCCM consensus
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