%0 Journal Article
%T The case against futility.
%A Gibson JA
%J Nursing
%V 53
%N 9
%D 2023 Sep 1
%M 37616404
暂无%R 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000946792.03627.74
%X <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>"Futility" is a common concept and terminology used in healthcare. This article uses a 2021 case to explore the concept and use of "futility" by considering its critiques. This article also discusses alternative ways to more clearly communicate concerns about medically harmful or inappropriate and non-beneficial uses of life-sustaining treatments.