Use of a standardized code status explanation by residents among hospitalized patients
Objectives: There is wide variability in the discussion of code status by residents among hospitalized patients. The primary objective of this study was to determine the effect of a scripted code status explanation on patient understanding of choices pertaining to code status and end-of-life care. M...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2014-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/download/23745/pdf_1 |