European Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines on end of life and palliative care in the intensive care unit

. 2024 Oct 3;50(11):1740–1766. doi: 10.1007/s00134-024-07579-1

7.2. Recommendations/expert opinion on clinical application
Experts suggest promoting multi-disciplinary communication in EoL situations and discussing goals of care within all parties involved: patient–family members–professionals, and to implement strategies preventing mental distress, including ethical discussions, in the ICU. No sufficient level of evidence to allow a formal recommendation.

7.2. Recommendations/expert opinion on clinical application

Experts suggest promoting multi-disciplinary communication in EoL situations and discussing goals of care within all parties involved: patient–family members–professionals, and to implement strategies preventing mental distress, including ethical discussions, in the ICU.

No sufficient level of evidence to allow a formal recommendation.