Discussions of surgical futility in cases where the technical success is possible and realistic, but may not be consistent with the patient’s values or even in the patient’s best interest, are quite difficult. The choice must be carefully weighed against the inherent risks, associated with operative intervention.
Should general anesthesia be refused in case of “futile surgery”? / C. Tommasino. ((Intervento presentato al convegno Euroanaesthesia tenutosi a Amsterdam nel 2011.
Should general anesthesia be refused in case of “futile surgery”?
C. Tommasino
2011
Abstract
Discussions of surgical futility in cases where the technical success is possible and realistic, but may not be consistent with the patient’s values or even in the patient’s best interest, are quite difficult. The choice must be carefully weighed against the inherent risks, associated with operative intervention.
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