Improving implantable cardioverter defibrillator deactivation discussions in admitted patients made DNR and comfort care.

Daniel Y ChoiMichael P WagnerBrian YumDeanna Pereira Jannat-KhahDerek C MaziqueDaniel J CrossmanJennifer I Lee

Published in: BMJ open quality (2019)

Standardised education of healthcare providers and decision support tools and reminders in the EMR system are effective ways to increase awareness, discussion and deactivation of ICDs in comfort care and DNR patients.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
peritoneal dialysis