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This chapter discusses two landmark studies that introduce bioethical questions in the intensive care unit. A historical overview of level of care and self-determination of the patient is discussed.

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  1. Division of Critical Care Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA

    Eelco F. M. Wijdicks MD, PhD, FACP

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Wijdicks, E.F.M. (2012). First Studies in Bioethics. In: Famous First Papers for the Neurointensivist. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3182-4_8

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