A five-step protocol for withholding and withdrawing of life support in an emergency department: an observational study

ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to describe a five-step protocol for withholding and withdrawing of life support(WH/WDLS) in an emergency department(ED) for terminally ill patients.Design and settingAn observational studywas conducted in ED of a general hospital.PatientsA total of 98 pati