Non-readmission decisions in the intensive care unit under French rules: A nationwide survey of practices

Jean-Philippe Rigaud, Mikhael Giabicani, Nicolas Meunier-Beillard, Fiona Ecarnot, Marion Beuzelin, Antoine Marchalot, Auguste Dargent and Jean-Pierre Quenot

PLOS ONE, 2018, vol. 13, issue 10, 1-14

Abstract: Purpose: We investigated, using a multicentre survey of practices in France, the practices of ICU physicians concerning the decision not to readmit to the ICU, in light of current legislation. Materials and methods: Multicentre survey of practices among French ICU physicians via electronic questionnaire in January 2016. Questions related to respondents’ practices regarding re-admission of patients to the ICU and how these decisions were made. Criteria were evaluated by the health care professionals as regards importance for non-readmission. Results: In total, 167 physicians agreed to participate, of whom 165 (99%) actually returned a completed questionnaire from 58 ICUs. Forty-five percent were aged

Date: 2018
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