Risky Behavior: Hospital Transfers Associated with Early Mortality and Rates of Goals of Care Discussions

This study was intended to assess the prevalence of GoC discussions in IHT patients with early mortality, defined as death within 72 hours of transfer, and prevalence of primary diagnoses associated with in-hospital mortality.Methods: This was a retrospective study of IHT patients aged 18 and older who died within 72 hours of transfer to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center between October 1, 2016-October 2018. Documentation of GoC discussions within the electronic health record (EHR) prior to transfer was the primary outcome. We also assessed...
Source: Western Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research