Communicating Prognosis - Wijdicks, Eelco F.M., MD, PhD, FNCS, FANA (Professor of Neurology, Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Chair, Division of Critical Care Neurology, Consultant, Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit, Saint Mary's Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Roch

This book centers on practical discussions with family members of patients who suffered a neurocatastrophy. The book summarizes current data on outcome in acute neurologic conditions. It provides guidance in family conferences and how to best convey prognosis. Conflict resolution and how to proceed with palliative care is also discussed.