Journal article
Attitudes of Swedish physicians and nurses towards the use of life‐sustaining treatment
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment have become accepted clinical practice within the intensive care unit (ICU). One important factor influencing these decisions is the attitudes of physicians and nurses.
METHOD: Questionnaire survey of physicians and nurses in ICUs in 12 Swedish university-affiliated and/or tertiary referral hospitals.
Authors
Sjokvist P; Berggren L; Cook DJ
Journal
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 167–172
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
February 1999
DOI
10.1034/j.1399-6576.1999.430208.x
ISSN
0001-5172