Supporting family decisions in the intensive care unit
This study helps doctors and families work together on care decisions for patients on breathing machines in the ICU. It aims to improve communication and reduce differences in care for Black and White patients.
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Who can take part
- You are a family member or legal representative of an ICU patient.
- The patient is on a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 4 days.
- You are 18 or older.
- You are fluent in English.
- You are Black or White (non-Hispanic).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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