DYSTHANASIA AND/OR FUTILE CARE IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNITS OF A SPECIALTY HOSPITAL IN EL BAJío region, in Mexico

نویسندگان

  • EM Olivares-Durán
  • AM Madrigal-Arcos
چکیده

Methods A survey on the “Factors Involved in Dysthanasia and/or Futile Care”, designed by the authors, was applied to medical and nursing staff of every ICUs of the High Specialty Regional Hospital of El Bajío (HRAEB) along a period of 5 months. Staff participation was voluntary and the forms were self-reported. The interviews were conducted individually, in a private setting, and within a context of confidentiality and anonymity.

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دوره 3  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2015