These results illustrate some of the important differences in physicians' beliefs about the care of terminally ill patients between the two countries and can be used to guide medical education and practice.
PCCS availability and growth throughout the hospital may have influenced EC consult requests. EC consults regarding family opposition to withdrawing LST and EC recommendations for patient/family support declined.
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