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Ethical considerations in drug administration for critically ill patients
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Critical care nurses face growing ethical dilemmas balancing treatments with patient benefit. Assisting patients and families in ethical decision-making is vital for optimal outcomes, with cost-effectiveness increasingly influencing care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Ethical dilemmas in critical care nursing are escalating.
- Holistic management of critically ill patients presents daily ethical challenges.
- Balancing treatment benefits against individual patient outcomes is increasingly complex.
Keywords:
Professional Patient Relationship