Age, comorbidity and functional status influence end-of-life decisions in critical illness, while nationality, ethnicity and clinician experience influence the agressiveness of medical care.

摘要

Critical care nurses are more likely to recommend intensive end-of-life (EOL) care compared with physi-tians who routinely work in critical care settings. Patients with advanced age, comorbidity and limited functional status are less likely to use technologically intensive EOL care.