What is Critical Futures?

Critical Futures is a long-term project commissioned through the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.  Its aim is to directly take forward or support a suite of work streams that analyse and respond to anticipated changes and pressures on critical care and related services. 

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Critical Futures: First Report
The Critical Futures initiative began with research undertaken via a survey designed by a multidisciplinary group
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Critical Condition
Building a sustainable future for the sickest patients in the hospital
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Care at the End of Life
Recommendations for effective decision-making and resources for clinical teams on end of life care
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Enhanced Care
Services for patients whose care needs fall into the gap between what can be provided on a normal ward and in critical care
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Enhanced Perioperative Care
Enhanced Perioperative Care (EPC) is a model of care for surgical patients who cannot be optimally cared for in a general ward environment
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Life After Critical Illness
Best practice guidance in the development, commissioning and management of follow-up services