Περιγραφή
The adult critical care setting requires complex clinical decisions to be made that have a dramatic impact on the lives of patients and their families. This textbook offers evidence-based case histories around shared decision making, providing practical advice to clinicians who are trying to navigate routine clinical scenarios in adult critical care. Early chapters explore the definition of the shared decision making process and practical steps that aid its implementation. The greater part of the book focuses on how shared decision making can be practiced in specific situations that are common in adult critical care, highlighting the relevant knowledge base necessary to manage each situation. Do-not-resuscitate and do-not-intubate orders, ECMO, and resolving conflicts regarding potentially inappropriate treatment are among the topics covered. An essential resource for healthcare professionals working in critical care and those looking for a framework for the use of shared decision making in this setting.
- A case-based textbook offering evidence-based guidance for shared medical decision making in critical care and providing concrete examples of evidence as utilized in practice for the promotion of patient-centered care, that is medically appropriate and aligned with patient goals and preferences
- Focused on the critical topic of shared decision making, a cornerstone of practice in the intensive care unit and more important to master than most realize
- Presents a review of the current literature and society guidelines as related to specific scenarios in the critical care unit providing up-to-date and relevant guides to improve all learners’ understanding of this topic and means to adopt in practice
