End-of-life perceptions among physicians in intensive care units managed by anesthesiologists in Germany: a survey about structure, current implementation and deficits.

Manfred WeissAndrej MichalsenAnke ToenjesFranz PorzsoltThomas BeinMarc TheisenAlexander BrinkmannHeinrich GroesdonkChristian PutensenFriedhelm BachDietrich Henzlernull null

Published in: BMC anesthesiology (2017)

The present survey affirms an urgent need for improvement in EOL practice in German ICUs focusing on advanced care planning, distinct aspects of changing goals of care, implementation of standard operating procedures, continuing education and reporting of outcome data.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
intensive care unit
palliative care
traumatic brain injury
emergency department
big data
mechanical ventilation
global health
deep learning