Discrepancies in intensive care unit triage decisions for patients with advanced cancer: a Brazilian survey of intensivists and oncologists

Critical Care Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Carla Marchini Dias da Silva, Beatriz C. Araújo
DOI: 10.62675/2965-2774.20260204
Cited by: 1
References: 13

Abstract

Oncologists and intensivists often face clinical and ethical challenges when determining goals of care and treatment options for critically ill patients with cancer.(1) When intensive care offers no realistic chance of clinical improvement, its use may become non-beneficial, raising concerns about disproportionate care, resource allocation, and patient suffering.(2–4) While previous studies have shown that oncologists […]

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
Critical Care Science
Publisher
Associação de Medicina Intensiva Brasileira
Volume
38
Pages
e20260204–e20260204
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN