Search for dissertations about: "futility"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word futility.
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1. Do-not-resuscitate orders Ethical aspects on decision making and communication among physicians, nurses, patients and relatives
Abstract : The purpose was to describe ethical aspects on how do-not-resuscitate (DNR) deci-sions are made, established, and communicated between physicians, nurses, patients and relatives. A random sample of 220 physicians and nurses answered a questionnaire about their attitudes to and experiences of the making and communication of a DNR decision. READ MORE
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2. Withhold or withdraw futile treatment in intensive care : arguments supported by physicians and the general public
Abstract : Background: Since the 60s and with increasing intensity a discussion have continued about balance between useful and useless/harmful treatment. Different attempts have been done to create sustainable criteria and recommendations to manage the situations of futile treatment near the end of life. READ MORE