Predicting a patient’s recovery from a coma has profound implications. Neurologist David Fischer, MD, is building the infrastructure to get it right.
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Addressing Health Inequities Could Help Avert a Neurologic Health Crisis
The closing plenary session at ANA2022 spotlighted neurologic health inequities and presented new research finding that neighborhood disadvantage strongly predicted likelihood of death from neurologic conditions independent of individual wealth and demographics.
Public does not grasp idea of ‘futile treatment’ for critically ill patients
A new UCLA study suggests the general public does not fully grasp the meaning of the terms “futile treatment” or “potentially inappropriate treatment,” although the concept is important to understand so that families can make fully informed decisions for their loved ones.