Using a database of 300,000 patients and applying a predictive measure for mortality, these authors found that patients over 66 with a high likelihood of 6 month mortality at the time of presentation were more likely to be admitted to an ICU when they presented to an ED. The authors conclude there is much work to be done regarding discussion of goals of care based on this information.
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