New taxonomy for prolonged disorders of consciousness may help with decisions on withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration: A proposed decision-making pathway
The number of patients surviving severe brain injury is increasing; however, many are left in a prolonged disorder of consciousness. With appropriate treatment, patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness can survive for years. Unless an advance directive exists, the treating clinicians can a...
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Medical Journals Sweden
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine |
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https://www.medicaljournals.se/jrm/content/html/10.2340/16501977-2834
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