| Author(s): |
W.G.Kuschner, D.A.Gruenewald, N.Clum et. al |
| Publisher: |
Chest Journal, American College of Chest Physicians |
| Year: |
2009 |
| Description: |
Implementation of Palliative Care ICU Guidelines and Procedures: A Quality Improvement Initiative Following Investigation of Alleged Euthanasia describes an initiative to address the improvement of end-of-life care in ICU through improved communication and understanding of palliative care practice. This initiative includes guidelines for comfort care in ICU, a physician order set, a physician note template and education of staff. |