Palliative care support for ICU patients and families
This trial tests whether adding a specialized palliative care team to the ICU can help patients, families, and staff. You or your relative may be eligible if the ICU doctor sees a need for extra support, such as when there is disagreement about treatment or when therapy limits are being considered.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- Your main reason for being in the ICU is not cancer
- You have been in the ICU for more than 72 hours
- Your ICU doctor thinks you might benefit from a palliative care consultation (for example, if there is disagreement about your care or if they are considering limiting treatments)
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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