Video tool to discuss end-of-life care after trauma
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial is testing a video-based support tool to help patients and their families start conversations about end-of-life care after a traumatic injury. It aims to make these difficult discussions easier and more informed.
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Who can take part
- You speak English or Spanish.
- You have been admitted to the hospital for any level of care after a traumatic injury.
- You are not currently in prison.
- You do not already have a do not resuscitate (DNR) or do not intubate (DNI) order.
- You were not admitted to the hospital while already receiving hospice care.
- Your doctors expect you to survive longer than 24 to 48 hours.
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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