2008
Prospective Analysis of Life-Sustaining Therapy Discussions in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit: A Housestaff Perspective
Pieracci F, Ullery B, Eachempati S, Nilson E, Hydo L, Barie P, Fins J. Prospective Analysis of Life-Sustaining Therapy Discussions in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit: A Housestaff Perspective. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2008, 207: 468-476. PMID: 18926447, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-of-life care planningEnd-of-lifeLack of decision-making capacityCare planningDecision-making capacityEnd-of-life careLikelihood of enactmentSurgical ICUPatient surrogatesHousestaffStandardized questionnaireSurgical intensive care unitClinical deteriorationIntensive care unitProspective dataCare unitProspective analysisPatientsICUAgeCareAcuityDisparitiesQuestionnairePlanning
1999
Commentary: From Contract to Covenant in Advance Care Planning
Fins J. Commentary: From Contract to Covenant in Advance Care Planning. The Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 1999, 27: 46-51. PMID: 11657142, DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-720x.1999.tb01435.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvance Care PlanningAdvance Directive AdherenceAdvance DirectivesContractsDecision MakingDementiaEthics CommitteesEthics Committees, ClinicalEuthanasia, PassiveFamilyFamily RelationsFreedomFriendsHumansInterpersonal RelationsLife Support CareLiving WillsLoveMarriageMoral ObligationsNutritional SupportPatientsPersonal AutonomyPhysiciansResuscitationResuscitation OrdersRiskRisk AssessmentSocial ResponsibilityTerminal CareThird-Party ConsentTreatment RefusalTrustWithholding Treatment