Obstacles and Opportunities for Palliative Care in the ICU
A Palliative Care News article outlines specific challenges and opportunities for palliative care integration into the ICU (intensive care unit). Some of these include the imprecise nature of evaluating outcomes due to emotional trauma, the increasing complexity of patient's needs, and the lack of understanding about palliative care by the public and other health care providers. The author also provides opportunities for growth, including education, early integration into ICU care, and more.