Keywords

Communication, Cost-effectiveness, Palliative care

Authors

1. Morgan, Lindsay MSN, BSN, RN, NP-C
2. Howe, Linda PhD, CNS, CNE
3. Whitcomb, John PhD, RN, CCRN
4. Smith, Kelly PhD, MS

Abstract

Approximately 20% of deaths in the United States each year occur in the intensive care unit. This article reviews the literature on this important topic to critical-care nurses.