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Perception that withdrawal of life support is appropriate treatment
| Consensus | Patient days, n | Patients, n (%) | Mortality, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD, RN, CN | 29 | 19 (6.5) | 18 (95) |
| Agreement between two caregivers | |||
| MD, CN | 13 | 10 (3.4) | 8 (80) |
| MD, RN | 14 | 7 (2.4) | 5 (71) |
| RN, CN | 14 | 14 (4.8) | 10 (71) |
| Individual | |||
| MD only | 29 | 21 (7.1) | 13 (62) |
| CN only | 39 | 30 (10.2) | 17 (57) |
| RN only | 120 | 77 (26.2) | 33 (43) |
CN Charge nurse; MD Attending physician; RN Bedside nurse
