Reconsidering the Language of Serious Illness
Jacqueline M. Kruser, Justin T. Clapp, Robert M. Arnold
Abstract
This Viewpoint expresses how use of certain language complicates decision-making for critically ill patients, and it highlights alternative phrasing for effective communication.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCritical illnessMEDLINEIntensive care medicineLinguisticsCritically illLawPolitical sciencePhilosophyPatient-Provider Communication in HealthcarePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units