The success of biotechnology has created moral and ethical dilemmas concerning end-of-life care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Whilst the competent individual has the right to refuse or embrace treatment, ICU patients are rarely able to exercise this right. Thus, decision-making is left to medical professionals and family/significant others.
School of Nursing, Family and Community Health, College of Social and Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, DC 1797, NSW, Australia. e.halcomb@uws.edu.au
