A survey reveals that an overwhelming majority of surveyed physicians (96 percent) believe it's important to enhance quality of life for critically ill patients — even if it means a shorter life.
The other 4 percent of surveyed physicians believe it is more important to extend critically ill patients' lives through every medical intervention possible. The results of the survey, which was commissioned by National Journal, are based on responses from 500 board-certified physicians.
Adding to growing support for palliative care among healthcare providers, 99 percent of surveyed physicians see palliative care as a positive innovation in healthcare or a continuation of existing clinical care practices. The other 1 percent sees palliative care as a move in the wrong direction for clinical care.
Notably, 79 percent of surveyed physicians also believe the healthcare system spends too much money trying to extend the lives of critically ill patients. In contrast, 21 percent of surveyed physicians believe it is the healthcare system's responsibility to do whatever it takes to extend lives.
The other 4 percent of surveyed physicians believe it is more important to extend critically ill patients' lives through every medical intervention possible. The results of the survey, which was commissioned by National Journal, are based on responses from 500 board-certified physicians.
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Adding to growing support for palliative care among healthcare providers, 99 percent of surveyed physicians see palliative care as a positive innovation in healthcare or a continuation of existing clinical care practices. The other 1 percent sees palliative care as a move in the wrong direction for clinical care.
Notably, 79 percent of surveyed physicians also believe the healthcare system spends too much money trying to extend the lives of critically ill patients. In contrast, 21 percent of surveyed physicians believe it is the healthcare system's responsibility to do whatever it takes to extend lives.
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