Do ICU doctors know the laws on End-of-Life care? a european survey aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06245525
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study surveys intensive care unit (ICU) doctors and nurses across Europe and Israel about their understanding of palliative care and local laws regarding end-of-life decisions. The goal is to measure how aware clinicians are of palliative care practices and the legal framework that guides treatment limits. No treatments or interventions are tested; it is purely a knowledge-gathering survey.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could highlight gaps in palliative care knowledge and legal awareness among ICU clinicians, potentially guiding better training and policies.
What could go wrong
This is a survey study, not a treatment trial. It measures opinions, not outcomes, so it cannot directly improve patient care.
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Evaggelismos General Hospital
Athens, Attica, 10676, Greece