Advance Care Planning

How it works

Risks & contraindications

Comparisons

Highlighted claims

• Female patients were substantially less likely to have do-resuscitate or ICU transfer orders recorded at discharge compared to male patients. — Comparison of in-hospital outcomes and processes of care by patient and physician sex: a single-centre retrospective cohort study
• The lower rate of life-sustaining treatment orders for female patients cannot be explained by their lower comorbidity burden alone. — Comparison of in-hospital outcomes and processes of care by patient and physician sex: a single-centre retrospective cohort study
• Societal norms that encourage women to avoid placing burdens on others may reduce demand for maximal care from female patients and their families. — Comparison of in-hospital outcomes and processes of care by patient and physician sex: a single-centre retrospective cohort study
• Implicit physician bias may influence how treatment options are communicated and recommended during advance care planning discussions, contributing to sex disparities in life-sustaining orders. — Comparison of in-hospital outcomes and processes of care by patient and physician sex: a single-centre retrospective cohort study