The Ethics of Rationing of Critical Care Services : Should Technology Assessment Play a Role?
Author
Source
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The costs of health care continue to increase rapidly and steeply in the United States.
One area of great expense is that of intensive care units (ICUs).
The causes of inflation have not been addressed effectively.
ICU resources could become stretched such that they may no longer be available.
This paper discusses some of the ethics and concerns behind decision making when providing ICU services in the United States.
In particular, the use of electronic records with decision making tools, risk-analysis methods, and documentation of patient wishes for extraordinary care may help with better utilization of resources in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bloomfield, Eric L.. 2009. The Ethics of Rationing of Critical Care Services : Should Technology Assessment Play a Role?. Anesthesiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507744
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bloomfield, Eric L.. The Ethics of Rationing of Critical Care Services : Should Technology Assessment Play a Role?. Anesthesiology Research and Practice No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507744
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bloomfield, Eric L.. The Ethics of Rationing of Critical Care Services : Should Technology Assessment Play a Role?. Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507744
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507744