When a Patient Declines Curative Care: Management of a Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
The management of major vascular emergencies in the emergency department (ED) involves rapid, aggressive resuscitation followed by emergent definitive surgery. However, for some patients this traditional approach may not be consistent with their goals and values. We explore the appropriate way to de...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2013-09-01
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Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/2sw7j693 |