Don't forget shared decision‐making in the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 crisis
Nicholas Simpson, Sharyn Milnes, Daniel Steinfort
Abstract
Mechanical ventilation as a resource is limited and may lead to poor outcomes in at-risk populations. Critical care supports may not be preferred by those at risk of deterioration in the COVID-19 setting. Patient-centred communication and shared decision-making should continue to remain central to clinical practice.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Mechanical ventilationIntensive care medicineClinical decision makingMedical emergencyVirologyInternal medicineOutbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsPalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesIntensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders