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Medical futility: interpretation and ethical ramifications for the perioperative nurse
1Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.
Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|July 1, 1997
Abstract:
When is enough "enough" and who decides? The term futility is replete with ambiguity and controversy. By examining the definition and interpretation of futility, perioperative health care providers may be better able to avoid the ethical hazards inherent to the concept.
Keywords:
Professional Patient Relationship