The role of law in end-of-life decision-making in emergency departments and intensive care units: a retrospective review of current practice in a Queensland health service

ConclusionsThere was limited documentation related to the application of the legal framework in these decisions. Healthcare professionals relied on their clinical judgment about what was in the best interest of the patient. It was common for there to be a substantial effort to achieve consensus in decision-making which coincidently complied with the law.PMID:38081044 | DOI:10.1071/AH23160
Source: Australian Health Review - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: research