Emergency Medicine Reports – October 15, 2014
October 15, 2014
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End-of-Life and Futile Medical Care in the Emergency Department
The purpose of this article is to review the complicated issues of end-of-life and futile medical care as applicable to the emergency department (ED). It will address sources of conflict and confusion, and will conclude with a practical discussion of how emergency physicians can best navigate these complex waters by practical case review.