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Setting Goals of Care

Setting Goals of Care. SSC 2012 Guidelines Setting Goals of Care. We recommend that goals of care and prognosis be discussed with patients and families. Grade 1B. SSC 2012 Guidelines Setting Goals of Care.

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Setting Goals of Care

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  1. Setting Goals of Care

  2. SSC 2012 GuidelinesSetting Goals of Care We recommend that goals of care and prognosis be discussed with patients and families.Grade 1B

  3. SSC 2012 GuidelinesSetting Goals of Care We recommend that the goals of care be incorporated into treatment and end-of-life care planning, utilizing palliative care principles where appropriate. Grade 1B

  4. SSC 2012 GuidelinesSetting Goals of Care We suggest that goals of care be addressed as early as feasible, but no later than within 72 hours of ICU admission. Grade 2C

  5. SSC 2012 GuidelinesSetting Goals of Care • The quality of supporting evidence and strength of the revised recommendations for setting goals of care make this an important consideration in severe sepsis. • Although this recommendation is listed last in the guidelines, it is not meant to be the endmost consideration.

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