Decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment in a Norwegian intensive care unit

S. A. Skjaker, H. Hoel, R. Haagensen, N. Smith-Erichsen, K. Stavem (Oslo, Akershus, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Acute respiratory failure, ARDS and severe COPD exacerbations
Session: Acute respiratory failure, ARDS and severe COPD exacerbations
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2431
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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