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Beyond winning: mediation, conflict resolution, and non-rational sources of conflict in the ICU

verfasst von: Kerry Knickle, Nancy McNaughton, James Downar

Erschienen in: Critical Care | Ausgabe 3/2012

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Abstract

A 55-year-old woman with widely metastatic breast cancer was admitted to your intensive care unit (ICU) because of a decreased level of consciousness and respiratory failure. She had documented cerebral and meningeal metastases that were progressing despite chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The admitting physician met with her family and suggested a palliative approach, making them very upset. The family insisted that the team 'do everything' and now they refuse to discuss any change in the plan of treatment. They maintain a constant presence at the bedside, taking notes and questioning everyone who enters the room. They have threatened legal action toward several of the nursing staff, and hospital security has been called twice because of shouting matches between family and staff members. As the physician taking over care for the ICU, you would like to resolve this conflict.
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Metadaten
Titel
Beyond winning: mediation, conflict resolution, and non-rational sources of conflict in the ICU
verfasst von
Kerry Knickle
Nancy McNaughton
James Downar
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2012
Verlag
BioMed Central
Erschienen in
Critical Care / Ausgabe 3/2012
Elektronische ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/CC11141

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