Are physicians' recommendations on limiting life support really burdensome? Journal Article


Authors: Gutierrez, C.; Pastores, S. M.
Article Title: Are physicians' recommendations on limiting life support really burdensome?
Keywords: note; letter; medical decision making; intensive care; adaptive behavior; psychological aspect; adaptation, psychological; intensive care unit; intensive care units; long term care; physician; emotion; terminal care; physician attitude; decision making; human relation; physician's role; psychological well being; emotions; professional-family relations; treatment withdrawal; critical care; ethics; family; critical illness; nursing staff; medical staff; microclimate; surrogate decision making; custody; passive euthanasia; euthanasia, passive; legal guardians; life support care
Journal Title: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Volume: 181
Issue: 8
ISSN: 1073-449X
Publisher: American Thoracic Society  
Date Published: 2010-04-15
Start Page: 873
Language: English
PUBMED: 20382803
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: --- - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "CODEN: AJCME" - "Source: Scopus"
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