Can patients opt to turn off implantable cardioverter-defibrillators near the end of life?

Journal article

Peer reviewed

M. M. Baibars, M. C. Alraies, Amjad Kabach and M. Pritzker

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, Vol.83(2), pp.97-98

02/2016

PMID: 26871383

Abstract

Advance Care Planning

Choice Behavior

Communication

Defibrillators, Implantable

Humans

Physician-Patient Relations

Terminal Care

Withholding Treatment

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Title: Can patients opt to turn off implantable cardioverter-defibrillators near the end of life?
Creators: M. M. Baibars (Author)
M. C. Alraies (Author)
Amjad Kabach (Author) - Creighton University
M. Pritzker (Author)
Publication Details: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, Vol.83(2), pp.97-98
Number of pages: 97-98
Identifiers: 991005931467102656
Academic Unit: Internal Medicine; School of Medicine
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article