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A Threshold Moment, Preserving Patient Dignity, and the Value of a Time-Limited Trial

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What happens when attending autonomy is unchecked? Learn shared decision-making techniques with families. Ask for help from multiple disciplines and support services. Learn the importance of a time limited trial when the outcome is uncertain or there is disagreement about prognosis among colleagues.

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Janet Stark, MD, MBA, Sara Scarlet, MD, MPH, and Kimberly Kopecky, MD, MSci for their insight and editorial feedback.

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  1. Departments of Medicine and Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA

    Pringl Miller

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  1. Director of Palliative and Geriatric Medicine, St. Joseph’s Health, Paterson, NJ, USA

    Kate Aberger

  2. Director of Palliative Medicine, Scripps Health, San Diego, CA, USA

    David Wang

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Miller, P. (2020). A Threshold Moment, Preserving Patient Dignity, and the Value of a Time-Limited Trial. In: Aberger, K., Wang, D. (eds) Palliative Skills for Frontline Clinicians . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44414-3_20

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