How to have urgent conversations about withdrawing and withholding life-sustaining treatments in critical careincluding phone and video calls, FICM

This rapidly produced guidance encompasses urgent phone or video call conversations about withholding, or withdrawing life-sustaining treatments in critical care, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, between professionals and people close to the patient –usually family members. This guide is based on existing best practice guidance and research.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news