Table 3 Application of Leonetti’s law
From: End of life in the intensive care unit: should French law be adapted?
Total n = 616 | Doctors n = 454 | Paramedics n = 132 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Often applied | 543 (88) | 422 (93) | 101 (77.2) | 0.001 |
Always and fully applied | 168 (27.3) | 26 (28) | 31 (24.1) | NS |
Difficulties encountered | ||||
Collective decision-making difficult to achieve | 18 | 13 | 31.7 | 0.001 |
No team discussion | 7.3 | 3 | 19.5 | 0.001 |
Outside consultant not contacted or unavailable | 73 | 84 | 46.3 | 0.01 |
Covers all end of life situations in intensive care | ||||
(always or usually) | 79.5 | 86.5 | 67.9 | 0.001 |
Allows decision-making concerning withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment in most cases in your unit | 81 | 87 | 68.5 | 0.001 |