Implementation of Palliative Care ICU Guidelines and Procedures: A Quality Improvement Initiative Following Investigation of Alleged Euthanasia

Implementation of Palliative Care ICU Guidelines and Procedures: A Quality Improvement Initiative Following Investigation of Alleged Euthanasia describes an initiative to address the improvement of end-of-life care in ICU through improved communication and understanding of palliative care practice. This initiative includes guidelines for comfort care in ICU, a physician order set, a physician note template and education of staff.