The Problem between Clinical Ethics and Medical Therapy

Background: The problem of clinical ethics is not a special case. In daily clinical practice, with considering and analyzing various problems among patients, their families, and surround medical stuffs, to search for the best solution with respect is an important attitude. In recent 2 years we have experienced 9 times for 6 cases of discussion at clinical ethics committee (CEC) (42 to 85 year-old) in our hospital. We have reported with scientific investigation. Four cases were discussed about extubation on the assumption without performing intubation in case of worsening respiratory failure.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research