Postoperative futile care: Stopping the train when the family says keep going.

Author Department

Surgery

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

11-1-2005

Abstract

All surgeons must take risks when providing medical care. No guarantees of protection from a lawsuit exist in any guise. Concerning postoperative futile care, the stakes are high when withdrawal of support seems to be indicated but the surrogate believes

Publication ISSN

0015-0282

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