End of life in intensive care

End of life in intensive care: Is transfer home an alternative? Intensive & critical care nursing, August 2012, Vol. 28(4), p.234-241.

Tellett, L., et al.

http://www.intensivecriticalcarenursing.com/article/PIIS0964339712000079/abstract?rss=yes

The past decade has witnessed an increased focus on improving the quality of end of life care internationally. This has resulted in the development of specific health policy work streams to support patient choice and improve standards of care and patient experience. One concept well explored in areas outside of critical care is that of home care at the end of life. This paper seeks to challenge assumptions and practices about the options for transferring the critically ill patient home at end of life.