Family-Led Academic Grand Rounds: Walking the Line: Giving Care/Forgone Care

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• Lora Batson; Anastacia Newton

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The video describes how healthcare workers must balance giving care to patients with the reality that sometimes care cannot be given, which is called forgone care. It explains the challenges and feelings that come with making these tough decisions, especially during difficult times like a pandemic. The article also shares resources and tips for handling these situations in a way that supports both patients and caregivers.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Decision Making; Patient Care; Health Services Accessibility; Caregivers; Resource Allocation; Ethics, Clinical; Withholding Treatment

Institutions: University of Wisconsin - Madison

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