Considering Futility of Care Decisions in Neurosurgical Practice.
World Neurosurg
; 156: 120-124, 2021 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1433898
ABSTRACT
Neurosurgeons commonly encounter futility of care decisions in their practice. Are these decisions being made with adequate consideration? What is the preparation of neurosurgical trainees for making these decisions? The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic with its extreme pressure on resources and, in particular, intensive care unit beds, has prompted many health care providers including neurosurgeons to consider more fully the potentially futile nature of some treatments and how we might better manage limited resources for the future. We review the concept of futility in neurosurgery and suggest potential solutions to the multiple challenges that arise.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Medical Futility
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COVID-19
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Neurosurgery
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
World Neurosurg
Journal subject:
Neurosurgery
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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