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Medical Malpractice Insights: Speaking in “Code”

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“Code,” “No Code,” “CPR,” “resuscitation,” etc. This approach has worked wonders in my own practice and is encouraged by the medical directors of both our hospice and palliative care departments. But few of us are comfortable discussing the subject with patients and their families.

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The Latest in Critical Care, 3/11/24 (Issue #33)

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The results: The added palliative care did not result in any significant improvement in length of stay, in-hospital mortality, reduced ICU transfers, ICU mortality, use of CPR or mechanical ventilation. There was no difference in rate of discharge to hospice (6.8%

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