[The process of death in the intensive care unit (ICU). From a medical, thanatological and legislative point of view]. / El proceso de muerte en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI). Punto de vista médico, tanatológico y legislativo.
Gac Med Mex
; 151(5): 628-34, 2015.
Article
in Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26526477
Traditional goals in the intensive care unit are to reduce morbidity and mortality. Despite medical and technological advances, death in the intensive care unit remains commonplace and the modern critical care team should be familiar with palliative care and legislation in Mexico. Preserving the dignity of patients, avoiding harm, and maintaining communication with the relatives is fundamental. There is no unique, universally accepted technical approach in the management of the terminal critical care patient, so it is important to individualize each case and define objectives together under the legal framework in Mexico.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Palliative Care
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Terminal Care
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Thanatology
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Patient Rights
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Intensive Care Units
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Mexico
Language:
Es
Journal:
Gac Med Mex
Year:
2015
Type:
Article