Palliative care in the medical ICU
This study tests whether adding palliative care (comfort and support care) to usual MICU treatment helps patients and families. It takes place in the medical intensive care unit.
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Who can take part
- You are currently a patient in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) at a hospital.
- You are 18 years of age or older.
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