Ethical considerations in evaluating discharge readiness from the intensive care unit

This article examines the concept of discharge readiness through the lens of the most widely cited ethical principles (autonomy [respect for persons], nonmaleficence/beneficence, and justice) and provides a discussion of their application in the critical care environment. Ongoing bioethics discourse and empirical research are needed to identify factors that help determine discharge readiness within critical care environments that will ultimately promote safe and effective ICU discharges for patients and their families.PMID:37950598 | DOI:10.1177/09697330231212338
Source: Nursing Ethics - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research