Clinical decision-making at the end of life: a mixed-methods study.
Paul TaylorMiriam J JohnsonDawn Wendy DowdingPublished in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2018)
The role of uncertainty is important as a trigger for discussions and a defined stage in a patient's illness journey. This is consistent with current approaches to recognising irreversible deterioration in those with serious illness. This study contributes ongoing evidence that these concepts are vital for decision-making.
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