1.
Med J Aust
; 208(4): 174, 2018 03 05.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29490212
Subject(s)
Alcohol Drinking/legislation & jurisprudence , Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics & numerical data , Orbital Fractures/epidemiology , Orbital Fractures/surgery , Violence/statistics & numerical data , Adult , Aged , Australia/epidemiology , Cost Savings , Emergency Service, Hospital/economics , Female , Humans , Incidence , Male , Middle Aged , Orbital Fractures/economics , Orbital Fractures/prevention & control
2.
HEC Forum
; 24(2): 91-8, 2012 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21915638
ABSTRACT
Medical futility is commonly understood as treatment that would not provide for any meaningful benefit for the patient. While the medical facts will help to determine what is medically appropriate, it is often difficult for patients, families, surrogate decision-makers and healthcare providers to navigate these difficult situations. Often communication breaks down between those involved or reaches an impasse. This paper presents a set of practical strategies for dealing with cases of perceived medical futility at a major cancer center.
