Awareness of differences, understanding their likely complex causes, and using this
knowledge to inform individualized care at EOL is likely to improve the quality of care for …

Background: The association between palliative care and life-sustaining treatments for
patients with dementia is unclear in Asian countries. Aim: To analyse the use of palliative …

With the development of palliative care, a signed do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order has
become increasingly popular worldwide. However, there is no legal guarantee of a signed …

Different utilization of intensive care services (ICSs) for... : Medicine Different utilization of
intensive care services (ICSs) for patients dying of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, a …

Background Withdrawal of mechanical ventilation is an important, but rarely explored issue
in Asia during end-of-life care. This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and …

Purpose To evaluate the performance of the Prognosis for Prolonged Ventilation (ProVent)
14 score in patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV). Materials and …

Aim: Progress in medical care and technology has led to patients with more advanced
illnesses being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The practice of approaching end-of …

Case description Withdrawal of treatment is a common practice in critical care settings,
perticularly when treatment is considered futile. The case study demonstrates an ethical …

Objectives An integrated delivery system with a prospective payment program (IPP) for
prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) was launched by Taiwan's National Health …

A strong patient-physician relationship positively affects healthcare outcomes [1]. This
relationship is critical in the intensive care unit (ICU), where patients and families facing …